2019 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · FA68 RES
2019 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2019. Recorded mileage 41,893 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA68 RES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 41,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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FA68 RES MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Mercedes-Benz A (FA68 RES) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FA68 RES Mileage History
- 27/09/202333,209 mi
- 18/01/202435,739 mi+2,530 mi
- 11/03/202432,533 mi-3,206 mi
- 08/04/202537,497 mi+4,964 mi
- 14/03/202641,893 mi+4,396 mi
Average of roughly 3,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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