2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · WH68 BWY
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 67,485 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH68 BWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 67,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH68 BWY 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 (WH68 BWY) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
WH68 BWY Mileage History
- 01/09/202233,606 mi
- 25/08/202344,075 mi+10,469 mi
- 02/09/202453,371 mi+9,296 mi
- 02/09/202559,650 mi+6,279 mi
- 04/09/202667,485 mi+7,835 mi
Average of roughly 8,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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