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GR17 FFW

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,529 mi
Last recorded54,529 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR17 FFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 54,529 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 45,380 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 45,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + tyre worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and has tear on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 38,787 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O.S.R and N.S.R

Pass 25 Oct 2023 30,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rears

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 23,673 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 19,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 17,905 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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GR17 FFW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR17 FFW, 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 GR17 FFW registered?

GR17 FFW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is GR17 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR17 FFW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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