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FT68 BHP

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,221 mi
Last recorded38,221 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT68 BHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 38,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 35,478 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 32,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower jacking block missing

Pass 21 Dec 2022 28,133 miles

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

Offside Front Lower jacking block missing

Pass 16 Dec 2021 21,774 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 21,773 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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FT68 BHP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT68 BHP, 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.

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What year was FT68 BHP registered?

FT68 BHP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2018.

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