2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · L18 TAY
2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 74,737 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L18 TAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 74,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L18 TAY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (L18 TAY) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L18 TAY Mileage History
- 10/05/202238,949 mi
- 22/05/202353,095 mi+14,146 mi
- 21/05/202465,550 mi+12,455 mi
- 08/05/202574,737 mi+9,187 mi
- 09/05/202574,737 mi
Average of roughly 11,936 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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