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BJ68 SMV

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,637 mi
Last recorded50,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ68 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has cut to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 43,658 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and worn inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear started to crack inner sidewall and edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jan 2024 36,086 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 36,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 30,142 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 20,798 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 20,797 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Furry dice (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 r18 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 r18 W (5.2.3 (e)) 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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BJ68 SMV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ68 SMV, 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 BJ68 SMV registered?

BJ68 SMV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2018.

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The MOT history for BJ68 SMV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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