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BJ18 HYF

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,426 mi
Last recorded55,426 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 HYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 55,426 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 55,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 42,863 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 42,859 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2023 42,771 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 36,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,363 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 44,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 HYF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HYF, 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 BJ18 HYF registered?

BJ18 HYF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is BJ18 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 HYF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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