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CA05 BOW

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,307 mi
Last recorded47,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 BOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 47,307 miles
Pass 26 May 2026 49,396 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 47,420 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 38,678 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 42,404 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 32,738 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 36,063 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 28,531 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 30,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 21,132 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 26,301 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 16,038 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 20,841 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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CA05 BOW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA05 BOW, 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 CA05 BOW?

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What year was CA05 BOW registered?

CA05 BOW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2018.

Is CA05 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 BOW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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