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BJ68 XJW

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,760 mi
Last recorded75,760 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 75,760 miles

Nearside Front corner undertray broken

Nearside Front jacking rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside undertray broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 75,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 51,073 miles

rear belts not checked

Pass 8 Aug 2023 43,516 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 32,695 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 32,695 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 22,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 XJW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc 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 BJ68 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

BJ68 XJW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2018.

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