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BL18 KOE

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,191 mi
Last recorded54,191 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 KOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 54,191 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 54,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 46,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 34,842 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 26 Jan 2023 24,711 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 13,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips on front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 24 Jan 2022 13,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlamp aims low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips on front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 28 May 2021 11,196 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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BL18 KOE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL18 KOE, 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.

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What year was BL18 KOE registered?

BL18 KOE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is BL18 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL18 KOE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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