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BL68 YRV

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,749 mi
Last recorded39,749 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 39,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2024 36,884 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2023 27,995 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 13 Oct 2022 28,063 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 24,202 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 YRV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

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

Is BL68 YRV safe to buy?

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