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FV18 BUH

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,976 mi
Last recorded29,976 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 BUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 29,976 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 29,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2025 27,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2024 22,516 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 10 May 2023 18,497 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 14,138 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 9,949 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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FV18 BUH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 FV18 BUH, 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 FV18 BUH?

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What year was FV18 BUH registered?

FV18 BUH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is FV18 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 BUH 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.

Does FV18 BUH have outstanding finance?

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