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BK18 UED

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,350 mi
Last recorded90,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 UED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 90,350 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 90,350 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight exhaust gas leak turbo area

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 64,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight exhaust gas leak turbo area

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 58,319 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 58,315 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 50,660 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 41,607 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 20 Aug 2021 32,332 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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BK18 UED is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK18 UED, 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 UED?

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What year was BK18 UED registered?

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

Is BK18 UED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 UED shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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