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BU18 ZVN

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,042 mi
Last recorded99,042 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 ZVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,042 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 85,620 miles

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

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

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 21 May 2024 72,242 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 17 May 2023 59,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall , worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 59,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall , worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 48,714 miles

Front bumper slightly loose

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 34,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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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BU18 ZVN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 BU18 ZVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU18 ZVN?

You can check the full history of BU18 ZVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU18 ZVN registered?

BU18 ZVN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is BU18 ZVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 ZVN 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.

Does BU18 ZVN have outstanding finance?

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