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2015 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS1.5L Diesel

J12 YLS

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Considering this 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS? It's a Diesel with a 1461cc engine showing 33,594 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 07/12/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2015
Engine
1461cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a clean and stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 8 December 2025 at 33,594 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and every annual examination since January 2022 shows the same outcome. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening faults, advisories, or repeated failures across the five-year DVSA history. Recorded mileage sits at 33,594 against an eleven-year-old car, averaging roughly 3,054 miles per year. The odometer moved from 21,757 in January 2022 to 24,285 in January 2023, 27,653 in January 2024, 31,163 in January 2025, then 33,594 by December 2025. The progression is linear and low, with no sudden accumulation or unexplained gaps between tests. Such light use over a long period often means the vehicle stood unused for stretches, which can let fluids stagnate and seals dry rather than wear from distance. No tester ever flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the record. That clean sheet means the buyer faces no documented structural or mechanical risks from the MOT trail. A previous owner clearly kept the car to a basic annual pass standard without deferred consumable neglect showing up in advisories. In person, the buyer should still confirm tyre sidewall condition and brake disc surface given the low standing mileage, as flat spots and surface rust from storage will not appear on a passed test. Check underneath for early structural corrosion around subframes and sills, and verify the cambelt or chain interval for the engine. The MOT gives no cause for concern, but low-use Mercedes units reward a hands-on inspection of fluids and perished rubbers before purchase.

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2015, this Mercedes-Benz A-Class with plate J12 YLS has undergone 5 MOT inspections since January 2022.

With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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