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45 RCA

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,693 mi
Last recorded31,693 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 RCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 31,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 28,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 24,997 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2023 21,553 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 20,209 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 19,241 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 18,177 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
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45 RCA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 45 RCA, 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 45 RCA registered?

45 RCA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2017.

Is 45 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 RCA shows 7 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 45 RCA have outstanding finance?

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