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2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · JL17 ELS

JL17 ELS

2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2019. Recorded mileage 75,502 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Year / Origin
2019
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
75,502 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
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Valid until 03 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2019
Engine
1461cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 4 March 2026 at 75,502 miles, confirming statutory roadworthiness at that point. Maintenance trend is stable, with no mechanical defects or advisories logged in any examination since the first recorded test. The concurrent fail entry on the same day with no defects recorded points to an administrative anomaly rather than a worsening condition. Mileage progression matches typical use for a 2019 hatchback. In the January 2024 test at 51,102 miles the car passed clean. By 2 December 2024 it showed 60,319 miles and failed with no defects, then passed two days later at 60,320 miles. A further 15,182 miles accumulated to the March 2026 test at 75,502 miles, averaging roughly 10,800 miles per year. The record is sparse and free of consumable wear flags such as tyres or wiper blades. A buyer should still inspect the car in person to confirm hidden conditions. Although DVSA entries cite no issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion, the repeated fail without recorded faults warrants scrutiny of the physical certificates for omitted reasons like lighting. Check structural integrity underneath for rust, test brake calipers for binding, and verify exhaust emissions. Prior owners kept the statutory testing cycle but the clean sheet gives no proof of proactive renewal of ageing components.
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JL17 ELS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
  • 75,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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JL17 ELS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (JL17 ELS) between January 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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JL17 ELS Mileage History

  1. 16/01/202451,102 mi
  2. 02/12/202460,319 mi+9,217 mi
  3. 05/12/202460,320 mi+1 mi
  4. 04/03/202675,502 mi+15,182 mi
  5. 04/03/202675,502 mi

Average of roughly 11,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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