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BG68 VAE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,329 mi
Last recorded35,329 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG68 VAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 35,329 miles

Front Registration plate damaged not likely to be miss read.

Pass 26 Mar 2025 31,199 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 31,184 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 23,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 18,950 miles

front tyres have some small cuts but not exceeding the requirements

Pass 24 Sep 2022 12,859 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 6,754 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades smearing/juddering. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 6,754 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades smearing/juddering. (3.4 (b) (i))

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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BG68 VAE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 BG68 VAE, 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

How do I check the history of BG68 VAE?

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What year was BG68 VAE registered?

BG68 VAE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2018.

Is BG68 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG68 VAE 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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