2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · A27 DEY
2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 66,287 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A27 DEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 66,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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A27 DEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (A27 DEY) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
A27 DEY Mileage History
- 08/11/202237,347 mi
- 03/11/202348,651 mi+11,304 mi
- 03/11/202348,651 mi
- 06/11/202457,470 mi+8,819 mi
- 09/10/202566,287 mi+8,817 mi
Average of roughly 9,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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