CarVerify

Free Car Check

38 LW

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,299 mi
Last recorded80,299 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration38 LW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 67,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 54,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 37,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 33,570 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

38 LW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 38 LW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 38 LW?

You can check the full history of 38 LW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 38 LW registered?

38 LW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is 38 LW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 LW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 38 LW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 38 LW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.