2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · CH62 LEH
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 124,616 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CH62 LEH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 124,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CH62 LEH 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (CH62 LEH) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
CH62 LEH Mileage History
- 27/08/2024105,452 mi
- 27/08/2024105,452 mi
- 27/08/2025115,301 mi+9,849 mi
- 24/08/2026124,588 mi+9,287 mi
- 01/09/2026124,616 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 9,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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