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BL68 XMA

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,112 mi
Last recorded37,112 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL68 XMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 37,112 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 37,112 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 30,082 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 29,128 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 29,128 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges and near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly cracked on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly cracked on outer edges and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 28 Nov 2023 23,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x18 Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x18 Both rear tyres Worn Perished & Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 23,344 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x18 Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x18 Both rear tyres Worn Perished & Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 16,929 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 21,899 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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BL68 XMA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL68 XMA, 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 BL68 XMA registered?

BL68 XMA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2018.

Is BL68 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL68 XMA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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