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685 EAC

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,955 mi
Last recorded47,955 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration685 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 47,955 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 44,663 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 40,498 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 36,829 miles

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 33,390 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 28,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

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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685 EAC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 685 EAC, 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

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What year was 685 EAC registered?

685 EAC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is 685 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 685 EAC 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.

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