2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · JH04 RDS
2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 58,236 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JH04 RDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 58,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JH04 RDS 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 (JH04 RDS) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JH04 RDS Mileage History
- 26/04/202231,414 mi
- 27/07/202340,100 mi+8,686 mi
- 27/07/202448,679 mi+8,579 mi
- 24/07/202558,236 mi+9,557 mi
- 24/07/202558,236 mi
Average of roughly 8,269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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