2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Petrol · X28 NAA
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 46,848 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X28 NAA Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 46,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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X28 NAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (X28 NAA) between October 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 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 (5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
X28 NAA Mileage History
- 28/10/20219,018 mi
- 18/11/202219,851 mi+10,833 mi
- 23/10/202331,232 mi+11,381 mi
- 15/10/202437,681 mi+6,449 mi
- 16/10/202437,685 mi+4 mi
- 10/09/202541,149 mi+3,464 mi
- 05/09/202646,848 mi+5,699 mi
Average of roughly 7,793 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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