2019 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · S29 FAD
2019 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2019. Recorded mileage 61,793 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,793 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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S29 FAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 61,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S29 FAD 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz A (S29 FAD) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), 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.
S29 FAD Mileage History
- 15/03/202219,688 mi
- 12/09/202222,093 mi+2,405 mi
- 11/10/202336,165 mi+14,072 mi
- 10/10/202448,822 mi+12,657 mi
- 10/11/202561,793 mi+12,971 mi
Average of roughly 11,510 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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