2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · PE68 VTC
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 71,131 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE68 VTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
- 71,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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PE68 VTC 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 (PE68 VTC) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PE68 VTC Mileage History
- 15/03/202245,619 mi
- 14/03/202355,872 mi+10,253 mi
- 12/03/202465,402 mi+9,530 mi
- 12/03/202465,404 mi+2 mi
- 11/03/202571,131 mi+5,727 mi
Average of roughly 8,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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