2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · CW61 CAL

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 November 2025 at 77,426 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an earlier failed attempt on the same date with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault with the vehicle itself. Across the prior three years the car passed cleanly each time, showing no advisories or recurring mechanical concerns. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a nine-year-old car, averaging roughly 8,600 miles per year. The record moves from 58,305 miles at the November 2022 test to 64,942 miles in November 2023, then 71,089 miles in November 2024, and 77,426 miles in November 2025. That is a steady accumulation of about 6,000 to 6,800 miles per year, with no sudden jumps or long dormant periods that would suggest neglected standing or excessive wear. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, showing only clean passes and the anomalous same-day fail, so the history gives little to challenge on upkeep. A buyer should still carry out a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The absence of advisories means suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and structural corrosion were not flagged, but testers only record what is visible at the time. Given the car is now past nine years old, check for early wear on consumables such as tyres and wiper blades, and confirm the underside shows no developing rust. The repeated clean MOT outcomes imply the previous owners kept basic maintenance current and did not defer essential work. The same-day fail and pass in November 2025 suggests a paperwork or identification issue was resolved without mechanical input. On the evidence supplied, the vehicle shows no worsening trend and remains a sound used purchase subject to a standard pre-sale check.