2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · RX15 TAU
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 220,056 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RX15 TAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 220,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RX15 TAU 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 (RX15 TAU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
RX15 TAU Mileage History
- 06/03/2024182,545 mi
- 07/03/2024182,572 mi+27 mi
- 04/04/2025198,335 mi+15,763 mi
- 28/04/2025198,337 mi+2 mi
- 24/04/2026220,056 mi+21,719 mi
Average of roughly 17,587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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