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BJ18 BXA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,423 mi
Last recorded46,423 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 46,423 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 46,403 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has a deep lip on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 90% worn outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm rospa recomend change at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has a deep lip on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 43,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 43,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in wall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 39,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 35,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 30,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm94% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 94% worn (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 8 Apr 2021 26,167 miles

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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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BJ18 BXA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 BJ18 BXA, 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 BJ18 BXA registered?

BJ18 BXA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BJ18 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 BXA 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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