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BL68 YRC

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,482 mi
Last recorded78,482 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL68 YRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 78,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 67,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,998 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 55,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 47,871 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 47,871 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,794 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 YRC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 BL68 YRC, 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

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What year was BL68 YRC registered?

BL68 YRC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is BL68 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL68 YRC 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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