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58 SAM

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,304 mi
Last recorded76,304 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration58 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,304 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 76,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 41,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 35,284 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 35,284 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,673 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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58 SAM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 58 SAM, 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 58 SAM registered?

58 SAM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is 58 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 58 SAM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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