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A18 BXY

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,221 mi
Last recorded122,221 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 122,221 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s&o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 122,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s&o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 114,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 108,220 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 99,598 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,360 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,187 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 84,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,739 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,714 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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A18 BXY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,530 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 A18 BXY, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 BXY registered?

A18 BXY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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