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2017 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS1.5L Diesel

VU17 ACJ

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MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (2017, Diesel, 1461cc) — mileage recorded at 52,117. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 28/04/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2017
Engine
1461cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 29 April 2025 at 52,117 miles recorded no defects or advisories, indicating a stable mechanical condition. This trend of perfect scores suggests the vehicle has been well-maintained and has not suffered from recurring structural or mechanical failures common in cars of this age. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per annum. There is a visible gap in records between January 2020 and January 2022, where the car covered only 14,133 miles over two years. Since 2022, the usage has increased more steadily, covering 25,225 miles between the January 2022 and April 2025 tests. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and braking components, though it can occasionally lead to perish of rubber-based parts if the car sat for extended periods. While the MOT record shows no flagged faults, a buyer should perform a physical inspection for signs of age-related degradation. Dry rubber bushes in the suspension and perished tyre sidewalls often affect low-mileage vehicles that sit frequently. Check the brake discs for corrosion or pitting, as infrequent use can lead to surface rust that affects performance. The lack of structural advisories in the history suggests the chassis remains sound and free from significant corrosion.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

63
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Salvage
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Scrapped
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 29 April 2025 at 52,117 miles recorded no defects or advisories, indicating a stable mechanical condition. This trend of perfect scores suggests the vehicle has been well-maintained and has not suffered from recurring structural or mechanical failures common in cars of this age. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per annum. There is a visible gap in records between January 2020 and January 2022, where the car covered only 14,133 miles over two years. Since 2022, the usage has increased more steadily, covering 25,225 miles between the January 2022 and April 2025 tests. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and braking components, though it can occasionally lead to perish of rubber-based parts if the car sat for extended periods. While the MOT record shows no flagged faults, a buyer should perform a physical inspection for signs of age-related degradation. Dry rubber bushes in the suspension and perished tyre sidewalls often affect low-mileage vehicles that sit frequently. Check the brake discs for corrosion or pitting, as infrequent use can lead to surface rust that affects performance. The lack of structural advisories in the history suggests the chassis remains sound and free from significant corrosion.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (VU17 ACJ), we found 4 MOT results in the period of January 2022 to April 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 0 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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