2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · M30 ULN
2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2017. Recorded mileage 71,824 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M30 ULN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 71,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M30 ULN 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 (M30 ULN) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M30 ULN Mileage History
- 29/09/202352,613 mi
- 23/09/202460,233 mi+7,620 mi
- 24/09/202460,234 mi+1 mi
- 07/04/202564,987 mi+4,753 mi
- 28/03/202671,824 mi+6,837 mi
Average of roughly 7,701 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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