2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · PR54 ATS
2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 66,329 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PR54 ATS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 66,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PR54 ATS 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 (PR54 ATS) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
PR54 ATS Mileage History
- 21/09/202462,531 mi
- 06/10/202564,178 mi+1,647 mi
- 06/10/202564,180 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/202666,327 mi+2,147 mi
- 07/10/202666,329 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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