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BK18 UAJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,586 mi
Last recorded88,586 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 UAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 88,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 70,712 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is worn on inner tread / sidewall out of round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is worn on inner tread / sidewall out of round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 56,793 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 56,793 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 42,311 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,234 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 35,234 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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BK18 UAJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK18 UAJ, 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

How do I check the history of BK18 UAJ?

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What year was BK18 UAJ registered?

BK18 UAJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BK18 UAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 UAJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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