2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · L6 GCG
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2018. Recorded mileage 91,569 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L6 GCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 91,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L6 GCG 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (L6 GCG) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L6 GCG Mileage History
- 15/11/202262,683 mi
- 27/11/202372,760 mi+10,077 mi
- 25/11/202483,186 mi+10,426 mi
- 11/11/202591,569 mi+8,383 mi
- 12/11/202591,569 mi
Average of roughly 9,653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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