2019 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · R23 UNA
2019 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2019. Recorded mileage 145,182 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R23 UNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 145,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R23 UNA 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz A (R23 UNA) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))”.
R23 UNA Mileage History
- 26/05/2023108,846 mi
- 02/07/2024222,675 km
- 02/07/2024222,675 mi
- 02/07/2025144,481 mi-78,194 mi
- 10/07/2026145,182 mi+701 mi
Average of roughly 11,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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