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BU18 ZWB

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,689 mi
Last recorded62,689 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 ZWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,689 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 62,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL STUD MISSING ON EVERY WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,335 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 36,792 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 21,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZWB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 BU18 ZWB, 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 BU18 ZWB registered?

BU18 ZWB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is BU18 ZWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 ZWB 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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