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CV18 BFU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,598 mi
Last recorded92,598 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 92,598 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 86,060 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 86,048 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 78,897 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2023 71,791 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 59,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 42,955 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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CV18 BFU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV18 BFU, 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 CV18 BFU?

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What year was CV18 BFU registered?

CV18 BFU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is CV18 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV18 BFU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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