Mercedes Benz A 170 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz A 170. Check any A 170 by registration number below.

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92.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.7%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz A 170 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz A 170 has an average MOT pass rate of 92.9%, which is 2.7 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the A 170 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the A 170 is around 49,486 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used A 170, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz A 170, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz A 170 performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 175 vehicles

98.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

118k mi

Mileage at 10yr

119k mi

2008

Based on 373 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

50k mi

Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

2007

Based on 357 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

Mileage at 10yr

150k mi

2006

Based on 498 vehicles

94.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

127k mi

2005

Based on 754 vehicles

95.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

Mileage at 10yr

109k mi

2004

Based on 1,046 vehicles

94.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

Mileage at 10yr

134k mi

2003

Based on 1,207 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2002

Based on 1,498 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

150k mi

2001

Based on 1,776 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2000

Based on 2,213 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

1999

Based on 1,778 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

1998

Based on 625 vehicles

91.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz A 170

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2007 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used A 170.

At 3 Years

36,974

miles

At 5 Years

49,486

miles

At 10 Years

149,930

miles

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz A 170

Mercedes Benz A 170 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz A 170 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz A 170?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz A 170 is 92.9% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz A 170?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz A 170 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 92.9%, the Mercedes Benz A 170 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz A 170?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz A 170?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz A 170: 118,449 miles at 5 years, 119,322 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used A 170 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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