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BG18 MFA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 MFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 82,396 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 82,394 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2026 73,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 73,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 62,878 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 51,051 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 51,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 35,600 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 27,222 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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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BG18 MFA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG18 MFA, 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.

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What year was BG18 MFA registered?

BG18 MFA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BG18 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 MFA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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