2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · YN68 XCU
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 29,666 miles. MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- 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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YN68 XCU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/01/2023
- 29,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YN68 XCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (YN68 XCU) between December 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
YN68 XCU Mileage History
- 23/12/202121,907 mi
- 06/01/202329,666 mi+7,759 mi
Average of roughly 7,479 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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