2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · S18 UBH
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 78,764 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S18 UBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 78,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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S18 UBH 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (S18 UBH) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 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 (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Split”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to Cords Outer Edg”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
S18 UBH Mileage History
- 05/10/202467,043 mi
- 07/10/202467,046 mi+3 mi
- 07/10/202572,708 mi+5,662 mi
- 07/10/202572,708 mi
- 23/09/202678,764 mi+6,056 mi
Average of roughly 5,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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