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D17 DSD

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,395 mi
Last recorded123,395 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 DSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 123,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON BOTH EGES,EXCESSIVE ON INNER EDGES,CLOSE TO CORDS.(225-45X18W B/STONE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 92,183 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 92,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSF TYRE SHOWING CORDS ON INNER SHOULDER. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE ON 4MM & WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES,EXCESSIVE ON INNER EDGE.(225-45X18Y B/STONE MO) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NSR TYRE HAS NAIL IN INNER SHOULDER.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE ON 4MM & WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,567 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2023 76,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD ,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P ( 2 MM) (225-45X18Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 7 Jul 2021 36,307 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD ,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P ( 2 MM) (225-45X18Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

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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D17 DSD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D17 DSD, 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 D17 DSD registered?

D17 DSD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2018.

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