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BW18 YVU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,813 mi
Last recorded58,813 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 YVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 58,813 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 50,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 41,513 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on shoulder 225 40 18 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 32,237 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation build (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 32,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation build (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 31,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 31,371 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 31,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 23,770 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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BW18 YVU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW18 YVU, 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 BW18 YVU?

You can check the full history of BW18 YVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW18 YVU registered?

BW18 YVU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is BW18 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 YVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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