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BJ68 SWU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,108 mi
Last recorded99,108 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ68 SWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 99,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin pads worn very very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 99,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to cords 225/45/18 91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to cords 225/45/18 91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin pads worn very very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 94,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 62,098 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,616 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 26,558 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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BJ68 SWU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

BJ68 SWU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2018.

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