2019 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · BB11 LAU
2019 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2019. Recorded mileage 31,022 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BB11 LAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 31,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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BB11 LAU 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 (BB11 LAU) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
BB11 LAU Mileage History
- 28/05/202216,738 mi
- 03/10/202219,630 mi+2,892 mi
- 28/09/202323,879 mi+4,249 mi
- 28/09/202428,291 mi+4,412 mi
- 27/09/202531,022 mi+2,731 mi
Average of roughly 4,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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