2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · JS56 MCL
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 42,685 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS56 MCL Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 42,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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JS56 MCL Mileage History
- 17/11/202111,115 mi
- 16/11/202219,872 mi+8,757 mi
- 14/11/202329,754 mi+9,882 mi
- 15/11/202436,059 mi+6,305 mi
- 17/09/202542,682 mi+6,623 mi
- 02/10/202542,685 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,148 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
JS56 MCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (JS56 MCL) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
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