2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · P19 KCO
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 47,503 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P19 KCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 47,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P19 KCO 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (P19 KCO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
P19 KCO Mileage History
- 14/09/202239,009 mi
- 26/09/202342,239 mi+3,230 mi
- 26/09/202342,239 mi
- 04/10/202444,910 mi+2,671 mi
- 11/09/202547,503 mi+2,593 mi
Average of roughly 2,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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