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BL18 XYM

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,130 mi
Last recorded89,130 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 XYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 89,130 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 89,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 71,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 55,458 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 38,318 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 28,969 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 26,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has damaged to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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 XYM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL18 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

BL18 XYM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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