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BT18 MLZ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,909 mi
Last recorded36,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 MLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 36,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and EDGES BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 36,908 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and EDGES BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing/juddering slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 32,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 28,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 27,794 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 23,885 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 18,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 13,199 miles

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

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

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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BT18 MLZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT18 MLZ, 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 BT18 MLZ registered?

BT18 MLZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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The MOT history for BT18 MLZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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