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BJ18 YVB

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,088 mi
Last recorded107,088 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 107,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2026 101,686 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,542 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 93,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,642 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 86,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

under tray fitted and engine bay cover fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2023 78,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 73,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2022 73,049 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,049 miles

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 8 Apr 2021 67,049 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (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 YVB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YVB, 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 YVB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ18 YVB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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