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B17 HEF

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,173 mi
Last recorded64,173 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 HEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 64,173 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 46,426 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Fail 22 Sep 2023 46,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254518 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Pass 15 Sep 2022 38,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 30,087 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 17,992 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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B17 HEF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 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 B17 HEF, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B17 HEF registered?

B17 HEF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is B17 HEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 HEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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