2019 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · M21 MCU
2019 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2019. Recorded mileage 56,583 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M21 MCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 56,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M21 MCU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Mercedes-Benz A (M21 MCU) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M21 MCU Mileage History
- 29/09/202338,007 mi
- 28/09/202445,496 mi+7,489 mi
- 28/09/202445,496 mi
- 26/09/202556,582 mi+11,086 mi
- 26/09/202556,583 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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