2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · S24 UAD
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 60,060 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S24 UAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 60,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S24 UAD 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 (S24 UAD) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
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 1 advisory notice is 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.
S24 UAD Mileage History
- 05/01/202226,249 mi
- 22/10/202235,726 mi+9,477 mi
- 14/10/202344,424 mi+8,698 mi
- 05/10/202451,745 mi+7,321 mi
- 10/10/202560,060 mi+8,315 mi
Average of roughly 8,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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