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E2 LBX

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,137 mi
Last recorded125,137 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 LBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 125,137 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2025 108,832 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 108,878 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 104,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 88,167 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 88,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 101,868 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 101,861 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose insecure (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 85,490 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,197 miles

Vehicle fitted with the following synthetic protective shields, under bonnet, full length under body; obscuring all underside components and /or the vehicle rigidity from visual inspection.

Fail 22 Nov 2022 99,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Vehicle fitted with the following synthetic protective shields, under bonnet, full length under body; obscuring all underside components and /or the vehicle rigidity from visual inspection.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,096 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 96,096 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 89,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 47,755 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 47,755 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))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,213 miles

Emissions to clean to give a reading

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,766 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F 2.8mm N/S/F 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (S) (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 56,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (S) (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

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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E2 LBX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 E2 LBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E2 LBX registered?

E2 LBX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is E2 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 LBX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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