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BG18 MXB

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,508 mi
Last recorded101,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 101,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn VERY CLOSE ON outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2025 97,159 miles

Central Front REGISTRATION PLATE SPACING NOT CORRECT IN 2 AREAS

Nearside Lower TRIM UNDER CAR NS MIDDLE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Front LOWER LIP DAMAGE ON BUMPER OSF

Fail 16 Jul 2025 97,159 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative ON DASH DISPLAY (5.2.3 (h))

Central Front REGISTRATION PLATE SPACING NOT CORRECT IN 2 AREAS

Nearside Lower TRIM UNDER CAR NS MIDDLE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Front LOWER LIP DAMAGE ON BUMPER OSF

Pass 23 Jul 2024 88,225 miles

Offside Front windscreen washer not working

Pass 24 May 2023 79,967 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 73,210 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 73,209 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 58,685 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Registration plate backing frame/holder damaged (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Offside side repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in drivers view screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear registration plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure warning indicator on dash

Fail 4 May 2021 58,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Buldge in nearside outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Registration plate backing frame/holder damaged (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Front washer jets inoperative (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Nearside front outer tyre damaged but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Offside side repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in drivers view screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear registration plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure warning indicator on dash

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 MXB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

BG18 MXB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is BG18 MXB safe to buy?

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