2018 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · WU68 FTJ
2018 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 51,739 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- 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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WU68 FTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 51,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WU68 FTJ 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 (WU68 FTJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WU68 FTJ Mileage History
- 24/03/202329,023 mi
- 22/03/202439,407 mi+10,384 mi
- 06/03/202543,944 mi+4,537 mi
- 20/03/202651,739 mi+7,795 mi
- 20/03/202651,739 mi
Average of roughly 7,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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