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2 CGL

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,090 mi
Last recorded43,090 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 CGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 43,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 38,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORROEDED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 35,679 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 32,177 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,098 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 29,098 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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2 CGL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 44,481 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 2 CGL, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 2 CGL registered?

2 CGL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is 2 CGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 CGL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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