2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.3L Petrol · S21 SAN
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 37,309 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S21 SAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 37,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S21 SAN 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (S21 SAN) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
S21 SAN Mileage History
- 20/09/202325,909 mi
- 23/09/202430,375 mi+4,466 mi
- 25/09/202533,885 mi+3,510 mi
- 23/09/202637,287 mi+3,402 mi
- 28/09/202637,309 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 3,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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