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BK51 VAS

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,808 mi
Last recorded44,808 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 44,808 miles

emissions too low to read

n/s/f wheel been repaired / engine x under covers fitted / o/s/f tyre 3mm /

Fail 26 Jun 2025 44,715 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured 2 x (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

emissions too low to read

n/s/f wheel been repaired / engine x under covers fitted / o/s/f tyre 3mm /

Pass 21 Jun 2024 36,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 21,189 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 21,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 19,738 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 19,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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BK51 VAS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK51 VAS, 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 BK51 VAS?

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What year was BK51 VAS registered?

BK51 VAS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is BK51 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 VAS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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