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C23 CBS

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,997 mi
Last recorded63,997 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 CBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 63,997 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 63,962 miles

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

225/45 18.

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 60,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Nov 2024 60,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 54,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 47,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 35,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 29,109 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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C23 CBS 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 C23 CBS, 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

How do I check the history of C23 CBS?

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What year was C23 CBS registered?

C23 CBS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is C23 CBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 CBS 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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