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BJ18 ZCT

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,715 mi
Last recorded87,715 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 87,715 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 87,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,039 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 61,872 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 55,372 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 55,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 43,438 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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BJ18 ZCT 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 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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

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

Is BJ18 ZCT safe to buy?

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