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W123 GGS

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,899 mi
Last recorded57,899 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 GGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 57,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 48,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 102,570 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 102,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut & nail present/ 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily worn/ Cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 35,628 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 35,626 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2024 87,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2024 87,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 25,892 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 67,083 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 17,249 miles

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

Run flat and conventional tyres mixed on the same axle front

Fail 10 Oct 2022 17,233 miles

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

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

Run flat and conventional tyres mixed on the same axle front and rear

Pass 24 Aug 2022 49,687 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 49,687 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 13,771 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 38,413 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 10,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 27,592 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 20,753 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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W123 GGS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W123 GGS, 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 W123 GGS registered?

W123 GGS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is W123 GGS safe to buy?

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