2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · R33 BAF
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 63,777 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R33 BAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 63,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R33 BAF 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 (R33 BAF) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 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: Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
R33 BAF Mileage History
- 17/11/202253,197 mi
- 21/11/202356,341 mi+3,144 mi
- 21/11/202459,166 mi+2,825 mi
- 19/11/202563,777 mi+4,611 mi
- 19/11/202563,777 mi
Average of roughly 3,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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