2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.3L Petrol · BVZ 8699
2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2022. Recorded mileage 38,872 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BVZ 8699 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 38,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BVZ 8699 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (BVZ 8699) between May 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Red in colour and lipped edges (At sometime o”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BVZ 8699 Mileage History
- 06/05/202535,155 mi
- 10/04/202638,870 mi+3,715 mi
- 10/04/202638,872 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,008 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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