2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · 505 PYC
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 63,042 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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505 PYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 63,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
505 PYC 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (505 PYC) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
505 PYC Mileage History
- 07/05/202354,773 mi
- 21/05/202458,604 mi+3,831 mi
- 16/06/202560,389 mi+1,785 mi
- 16/01/202663,040 mi+2,651 mi
- 19/01/202663,042 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,057 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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