2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.3L Petrol · KW68 FSX
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2019. Recorded mileage 67,878 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,878 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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KW68 FSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 67,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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KW68 FSX 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-Class (KW68 FSX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 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), Brakes (2 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks + perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KW68 FSX Mileage History
- 22/03/202439,693 mi
- 13/03/202556,872 mi+17,179 mi
- 13/03/202556,872 mi
- 31/03/202667,878 mi+11,006 mi
- 31/03/202667,878 mi
Average of roughly 13,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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