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BT18 MSY

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,571 mi
Last recorded38,571 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 MSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 38,571 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 29 May 2025 37,287 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 37,287 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 31,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 26,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 22,131 miles

front tyres at 3 mm and worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2021 19,717 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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BT18 MSY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 2,143cc 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 BT18 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

BT18 MSY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is BT18 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 MSY 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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