2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Petrol · P27 TCH
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 141,088 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P27 TCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 141,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
P27 TCH 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 (P27 TCH) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
P27 TCH Mileage History
- 10/03/202280,353 mi
- 13/04/202393,210 mi+12,857 mi
- 09/04/2024104,559 mi+11,349 mi
- 11/04/2025121,497 mi+16,938 mi
- 08/04/2026141,088 mi+19,591 mi
Average of roughly 14,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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