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5 JWJ

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,556 mi
Last recorded98,556 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 JWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 98,556 miles

Coil warning on dash

Fail 24 Dec 2025 98,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil warning on dash

Pass 24 Dec 2024 95,590 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 93,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 93,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 71,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 71,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,000 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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5 JWJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 5 JWJ, 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 5 JWJ registered?

5 JWJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is 5 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 JWJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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