2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Petrol · JW60 DCW
2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 77,983 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JW60 DCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 77,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JW60 DCW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (JW60 DCW) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JW60 DCW Mileage History
- 06/09/202248,538 mi
- 30/08/202356,048 mi+7,510 mi
- 10/09/202470,052 mi+14,004 mi
- 02/09/202577,356 mi+7,304 mi
- 08/09/202577,983 mi+627 mi
Average of roughly 9,793 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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