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KW17 VRT

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,739 mi
Last recorded77,739 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW17 VRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 77,739 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 65,448 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 51,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 47,216 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 47,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,009 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 34,764 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 34,764 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 30,124 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 30,124 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 25 Apr 2020

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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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KW17 VRT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KW17 VRT, 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.

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What year was KW17 VRT registered?

KW17 VRT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 May 2017.

Is KW17 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW17 VRT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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