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BW68 LXR

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,530 mi
Last recorded67,530 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 67,530 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 67,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 67,232 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on the edges 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on offside into zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays cover some components

Fail 3 Jul 2025 58,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on offside into zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays cover some components

Pass 24 May 2024 50,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers juddering/smearing slightly

Nearside inner tie rod slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2024 50,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers juddering/smearing slightly

Nearside inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 40,938 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 36,816 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2021 26,851 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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BW68 LXR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW68 LXR, 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 BW68 LXR registered?

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

Is BW68 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW68 LXR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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