2019 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · ET04 LEW
2019 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2019. Recorded mileage 81,861 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET04 LEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 81,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET04 LEW 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 (ET04 LEW) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
ET04 LEW Mileage History
- 24/03/202339,307 mi
- 25/03/202446,240 mi+6,933 mi
- 26/03/202565,269 mi+19,029 mi
- 22/04/202681,861 mi+16,592 mi
- 22/04/202681,861 mi
Average of roughly 13,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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