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CA17 CBL

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,801 mi
Last recorded71,801 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA17 CBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,801 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 56,752 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain components for inspection

Pass 27 May 2024 40,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 22,966 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 22,966 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 17,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 13,681 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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CA17 CBL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA17 CBL, 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 CA17 CBL registered?

CA17 CBL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is CA17 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA17 CBL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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