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BG68 VCL

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,176 mi
Last recorded60,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG68 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2026 60,176 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,501 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 53,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55R17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 34,887 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2022 25,789 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2021 16,257 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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BG68 VCL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCL, 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 BG68 VCL registered?

BG68 VCL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2018.

Is BG68 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG68 VCL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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