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BP68 DBU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,027 mi
Last recorded53,027 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP68 DBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 53,027 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,839 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 44,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 39,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm plus cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 28,542 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 24,633 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 16,673 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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BP68 DBU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 BP68 DBU, 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 BP68 DBU registered?

BP68 DBU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is BP68 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP68 DBU 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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