2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · FA57 XMS
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 2015. Recorded mileage 81,564 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA57 XMS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2023
- 81,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FA57 XMS MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (FA57 XMS) between June 2023 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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