2019 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · AR08 GUS
2019 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2019. Recorded mileage 33,282 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR08 GUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 33,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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AR08 GUS 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz A (AR08 GUS) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
AR08 GUS Mileage History
- 21/08/202320,706 mi
- 19/08/202424,704 mi+3,998 mi
- 11/08/202528,952 mi+4,248 mi
- 14/08/202633,282 mi+4,330 mi
- 14/08/202633,282 mi
Average of roughly 4,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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