2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.8L Diesel · SN63 OAV
2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.8L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 80,292 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN63 OAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 80,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN63 OAV 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (SN63 OAV) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
SN63 OAV Mileage History
- 07/03/202263,107 mi
- 24/07/202364,103 mi+996 mi
- 24/05/202467,049 mi+2,946 mi
- 09/10/202580,292 mi+13,243 mi
- 09/10/202580,292 mi
Average of roughly 4,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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