2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · TY12 EEE
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 65,716 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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TY12 EEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 65,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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TY12 EEE 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 A-Class (TY12 EEE) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TY12 EEE Mileage History
- 01/03/202343,786 mi
- 20/02/202451,464 mi+7,678 mi
- 20/02/202451,464 mi
- 24/02/202558,451 mi+6,987 mi
- 24/02/202665,716 mi+7,265 mi
Average of roughly 7,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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