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78 RF

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,836 mi
Last recorded24,836 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 RF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2024 24,836 miles

Front damage to exhaust flexi pipe (slight leak)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 23,501 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Dec 2022 17,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 16,362 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 4,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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78 RF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 78 RF, 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 78 RF registered?

78 RF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is 78 RF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 RF shows 5 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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