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KW17 WDL

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,256 mi
Last recorded66,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW17 WDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 66,256 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 66,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut to cords outer wall 225/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 60,159 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 58,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged badly - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 54,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,271 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 53,271 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 42,612 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 23 Dec 2019 26,172 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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KW17 WDL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

KW17 WDL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 May 2017.

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