2018 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · SL68 RSU
2018 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 52,146 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,146 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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SL68 RSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 52,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL68 RSU 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 (SL68 RSU) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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.
SL68 RSU Mileage History
- 12/10/202225,869 mi
- 12/10/202333,399 mi+7,530 mi
- 08/10/202443,212 mi+9,813 mi
- 22/09/202552,146 mi+8,934 mi
- 22/09/202552,146 mi
Average of roughly 8,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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