2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · L27 FAU
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 116,252 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L27 FAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 116,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L27 FAU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (L27 FAU) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
L27 FAU Mileage History
- 28/06/202374,962 mi
- 17/06/202493,006 mi+18,044 mi
- 17/06/202493,019 mi+13 mi
- 20/06/2025106,448 mi+13,429 mi
- 17/06/2026116,252 mi+9,804 mi
Average of roughly 13,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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