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BO53 ZOY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,222 mi
Last recorded69,222 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 ZOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 69,222 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 54,511 miles

Slight play offside front inner tie-rod!

Pass 18 Sep 2025 47,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 49,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 51,163 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 40,745 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 30 Nov 2023 39,872 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 39,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 34,765 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 34,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 46,958 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 34,311 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 29,233 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 29,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,654 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 25,361 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 25,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 24,129 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,175 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,693 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,883 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2019 14,868 miles

rear tyre treads wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 19,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 13,004 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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BO53 ZOY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BO53 ZOY, 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 BO53 ZOY registered?

BO53 ZOY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2018.

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The MOT history for BO53 ZOY shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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