2023 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · KP23 BXD
2023 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 28,378 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
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- Common Faults
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KP23 BXD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 28,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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KP23 BXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2023 Mercedes-Benz A (KP23 BXD) between October 2025 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
KP23 BXD Mileage History
- 06/10/202528,367 mi
- 21/10/202528,378 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 268 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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