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BN68 OLR

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,613 mi
Last recorded50,613 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN68 OLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 50,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 48,341 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 48,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/17 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 40,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 40,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 32,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 22,015 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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BN68 OLR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN68 OLR, 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 BN68 OLR registered?

BN68 OLR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is BN68 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN68 OLR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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