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BV18 HYK

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,605 mi
Last recorded33,605 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV18 HYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 33,605 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 33,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 19,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 19,629 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 18,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 15,421 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 13,783 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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BV18 HYK 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 BV18 HYK, 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

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What year was BV18 HYK registered?

BV18 HYK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2018.

Is BV18 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV18 HYK 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 BV18 HYK have outstanding finance?

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