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J17 GGD

2015 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,337 mi
Last recorded123,337 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class55,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 GGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 123,337 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 123,337 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 74,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 59,584 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 59,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 100,449 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 100,441 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,401 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 48,598 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 37,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 75,199 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 75,199 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 28,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,127 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 53,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 37,268 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 37,266 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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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J17 GGD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,493 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 J17 GGD, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J17 GGD registered?

J17 GGD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2015.

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