2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · AF67 JCO

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 22 December 2025 at 88,047 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results across the available history. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults and no recurring advisories, indicating the vehicle has been kept to a standard that satisfies annual statutory testing without intervention. Mileage progression sits close to typical use for a nine-year-old car. The record shows 73,564 miles in September 2023, rising to 76,262 by December 2023, then 82,373 in December 2024 and 88,047 in December 2025. That equates to roughly 5,700 miles in the final year and a longer-term average near 9,800 miles per year. A short interval between the September and December 2023 tests, with a failed test on 22 September 2023 at 73,564 miles followed by a pass on 3 October 2023 at 73,692 miles, suggests a quick rectification turnaround, though the failure listed no defects, pointing to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than component failure. The absence of recorded advisories across four passes means no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion issues were flagged by testers. A clean sheet of this length implies previous owners addressed wear before each test or the car simply wore within limits. The October 2023 failure with no defects recorded remains unexplained by the data and warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason code if available. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, underbody corrosion, and brake caliper operation given the car's age. The MOT record alone offers no evidence of ongoing mechanical risk, but nine years of service can hide worn engine mounts or degraded exhaust emissions components not caught in a visual test. Verify service history to confirm consumables such as tyres and wiper blades were replaced outside the MOT cycle.