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BT18 MVJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,727 mi
Last recorded133,727 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 MVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 133,727 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 128,599 miles

nearside rear tyre stepping on the inner edge

offside front tyres wearing low

offside rear perished and stepping on the inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 Aug 2025 128,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

nearside rear tyre stepping on the inner edge

offside front tyres wearing low

offside rear perished and stepping on the inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,970 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2023 89,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 89,456 miles

Offside Front 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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 68,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,995 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 49,995 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rears tyres outer walls cuts

Pass 8 May 2021 47,132 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 47,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 MVJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT18 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

BT18 MVJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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