2019 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · CJ05 MCX
2019 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2019. Recorded mileage 34,611 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CJ05 MCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 34,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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CJ05 MCX 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 (CJ05 MCX) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
CJ05 MCX Mileage History
- 13/03/202316,293 mi
- 14/03/202422,077 mi+5,784 mi
- 06/03/202527,174 mi+5,097 mi
- 06/03/202527,174 mi
- 17/02/202634,611 mi+7,437 mi
Average of roughly 6,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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