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BX18 SSJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,224 mi
Last recorded103,224 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX18 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 103,224 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 84,951 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 84,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 82,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 64,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 40,243 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 40,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 29,614 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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BX18 SSJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BX18 SSJ, 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 BX18 SSJ registered?

BX18 SSJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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