2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · J70 CCO
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 122,553 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J70 CCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 122,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J70 CCO 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (J70 CCO) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J70 CCO Mileage History
- 26/08/202292,323 mi
- 17/05/2023100,258 mi+7,935 mi
- 14/05/2024111,589 mi+11,331 mi
- 15/05/2024111,589 mi
- 12/05/2025122,553 mi+10,964 mi
Average of roughly 11,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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