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A17 SKX

2020 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,925 mi
Last recorded57,925 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class27,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 57,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 100,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers noisy

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 48,023 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Apr 2024 90,145 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Apr 2024 90,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 36,855 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 36,854 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,586 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nsf (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 79,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2023 79,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,754 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 61,428 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,186 miles

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

Tpms light illuminated

Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,023 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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A17 SKX is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,332cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,455 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 A17 SKX, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 SKX registered?

A17 SKX is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2020.

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