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DF18 BYK

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,147 mi
Last recorded46,147 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF18 BYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 46,147 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 46,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2025 42,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 40,069 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 40,069 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyes inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 35,777 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 32,799 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 28,713 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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DF18 BYK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc 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 DF18 BYK, 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 DF18 BYK?

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What year was DF18 BYK registered?

DF18 BYK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is DF18 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF18 BYK 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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