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BW68 LYV

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,517 mi
Last recorded90,517 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW68 LYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 90,517 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 90,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,458 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 76,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,445 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing mirror slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,925 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 43,923 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 27,467 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 LYV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

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

Is BW68 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW68 LYV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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