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BF18 NHU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,507 mi
Last recorded72,507 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 NHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 72,507 miles

Nearside Front slight condensation in headlight

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and damaged on outer edge and distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge and distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 72,507 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bottom corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front slight condensation in headlight

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and damaged on outer edge and distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge and distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre distorted slightly (stepping) on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure, still ok

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre distorted slightly (stepping) on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 48,499 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 43,249 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 43,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,546 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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BF18 NHU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF18 NHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF18 NHU registered?

BF18 NHU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is BF18 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 NHU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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