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BW68 LWZ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,836 mi
Last recorded54,836 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW68 LWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 54,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 47,009 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 42,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 36,150 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 31,720 miles

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

discs are lipped

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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BW68 LWZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW68 LWZ, 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 BW68 LWZ registered?

BW68 LWZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is BW68 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW68 LWZ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW68 LWZ have outstanding finance?

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