2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · A6 XWS
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 71,576 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A6 XWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 71,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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A6 XWS MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (A6 XWS) between February 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
A6 XWS Mileage History
- 21/02/202453,633 mi
- 24/02/202565,909 mi+12,276 mi
- 25/02/202565,909 mi
- 01/07/202571,518 mi+5,609 mi
- 11/07/202571,576 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 12,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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