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BK18 XEY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,799 mi
Last recorded79,799 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,799 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on indicating tyre pressure require adjustment

diesel gas tester lost comms to dvsa passed test

Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 56,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,146 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 XEY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY?

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What year was BK18 XEY registered?

BK18 XEY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is BK18 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 XEY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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