2018 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · YA68 FME
2018 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 45,651 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA68 FME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 45,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
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YA68 FME 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 (YA68 FME) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YA68 FME Mileage History
- 29/07/202332,023 mi
- 25/08/202332,783 mi+760 mi
- 25/08/202332,783 mi
- 16/09/202439,218 mi+6,435 mi
- 01/09/202545,651 mi+6,433 mi
Average of roughly 6,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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