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BK18 UFA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,273 mi
Last recorded56,273 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 UFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 56,273 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 56,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 50,709 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 50,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 44,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,193 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 34,193 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

bonnet release catch insecure under dash, by brake pedal

Pass 23 Mar 2022 28,275 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,911 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tire cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 24,908 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps head light dip switch does not function as intended main bean stuck on (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested not tested due to main beam being stuck on (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tire cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 UFA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UFA, 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

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What year was BK18 UFA registered?

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

Is BK18 UFA safe to buy?

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