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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · AL53 CRE

AL53 CRE

2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 35,924 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Year / Origin
2018 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
Recorded Mileage
35,924 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
1461cc
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AL53 CRE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 35,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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AL53 CRE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 12:05
MOT Analysis

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 (AL53 CRE) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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AL53 CRE Mileage History

  1. 06/10/202226,248 mi
  2. 05/10/202329,270 mi+3,022 mi
  3. 16/10/202329,325 mi+55 mi
  4. 15/10/202432,428 mi+3,103 mi
  5. 07/10/202535,924 mi+3,496 mi

Average of roughly 3,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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