2022 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · PK72 LNG
2022 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Nov 2022. Recorded mileage 16,097 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK72 LNG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 16,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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PK72 LNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Mercedes-Benz A (PK72 LNG) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer Wall Cords Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PK72 LNG Mileage History
- 17/07/202616,097 mi
- 17/07/202616,097 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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