2018 Mercedes-Benz Unknown 2.1L Diesel · A 188
2018 Mercedes-Benz Unknown (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 38,310 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A 188 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 38,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A 188 Mileage History
- 13/11/202325,476 mi
- 18/10/202428,435 mi+2,959 mi
- 18/10/202428,435 mi
- 09/09/202533,847 mi+5,412 mi
- 27/08/202638,310 mi+4,463 mi
Average of roughly 4,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A 188 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz Unknown (A 188) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”.
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