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BG18 MLY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,455 mi
Last recorded70,455 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 MLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 70,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,316 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 64,316 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,104 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 57,104 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 51,806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 30,645 miles

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 MLY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc 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 BG18 MLY, 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 BG18 MLY registered?

BG18 MLY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 May 2018.

Is BG18 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 MLY 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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