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BY03 HAM

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,045 mi
Last recorded54,045 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY03 HAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 54,045 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 46,331 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 45,033 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 45,031 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 34,820 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 34,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 25,869 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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BY03 HAM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BY03 HAM, 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 BY03 HAM registered?

BY03 HAM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is BY03 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY03 HAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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