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WO17 GVC

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO17 GVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 98,045 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 89,910 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 89,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,888 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 53,450 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 53,450 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,051 miles

Front washers provide enough to clear screen, but not optimal

Nearside 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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WO17 GVC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WO17 GVC, 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 WO17 GVC registered?

WO17 GVC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2017.

Is WO17 GVC safe to buy?

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