2019 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · AY69 LWV
2019 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2019. Recorded mileage 69,659 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY69 LWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 69,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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AY69 LWV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Mercedes-Benz A (AY69 LWV) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AY69 LWV Mileage History
- 29/09/202370,592 km
- 02/10/202370,693 km+101 km
- 12/09/202483,860 km+13,167 km
- 15/08/202558,619 mi
- 17/08/202669,659 mi+11,040 mi
Average of roughly -324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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