2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · DX05 DEV
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 76,276 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DX05 DEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 76,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX05 DEV 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (DX05 DEV) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
DX05 DEV Mileage History
- 21/12/202360,788 mi
- 22/12/202360,822 mi+34 mi
- 18/12/202468,728 mi+7,906 mi
- 18/12/202468,729 mi+1 mi
- 18/12/202576,276 mi+7,547 mi
Average of roughly 7,772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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