2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · CR58 BBB
2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 121,338 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CR58 BBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 121,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CR58 BBB 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (CR58 BBB) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CR58 BBB Mileage History
- 04/01/202380,609 mi
- 05/01/202498,230 mi+17,621 mi
- 16/01/2025118,638 mi+20,408 mi
- 16/06/2026121,338 mi+2,700 mi
- 16/06/2026121,338 mi
Average of roughly 11,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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