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BL68 YRJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,685 mi
Last recorded62,685 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL68 YRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 62,685 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,102 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,650 miles

Factory fitted covers

Fail 18 Sep 2024 49,650 miles

Factory fitted covers

Headlamp aim too low Both been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 40,221 miles

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

n/s/f jacking point block missing

small piece of red plastic missing/broken off n/s/r outer seat belt buckle, still working ok at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2022 31,804 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 24,451 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 YRJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc 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 BL68 YRJ, 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 BL68 YRJ?

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What year was BL68 YRJ registered?

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

Is BL68 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL68 YRJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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