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GU15 XAW

2015 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,859 mi
Last recorded142,859 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class55,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU15 XAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 142,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 142,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 134,112 miles

Coil spring corroded (both rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 31 Oct 2024 134,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (drop link) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (both rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2023 123,688 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 26 Oct 2023 123,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,178 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,101 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 104,738 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,887 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 69,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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GU15 XAW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,493 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU15 XAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU15 XAW registered?

GU15 XAW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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