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CA68 XBP

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,651 mi
Last recorded35,651 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA68 XBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 35,651 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2026 35,650 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 30,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 28,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 25,387 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 22,273 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 19,276 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 19,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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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CA68 XBP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CA68 XBP, 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 CA68 XBP?

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What year was CA68 XBP registered?

CA68 XBP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is CA68 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA68 XBP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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