2019 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · HX19 VWR
2019 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2019. Recorded mileage 63,659 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- 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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HX19 VWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 63,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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HX19 VWR 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 (HX19 VWR) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 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 (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
HX19 VWR Mileage History
- 06/10/202349,065 mi
- 06/10/202349,066 mi+1 mi
- 03/01/202557,618 mi+8,552 mi
- 04/01/202557,620 mi+2 mi
- 02/01/202663,659 mi+6,039 mi
Average of roughly 6,507 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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