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Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt

1 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 160,877 miles.

1
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
9,781
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt MOT tests:

  • Other54%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
  • Body & structure12%
  • Brakes10%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Visibility6%

Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
81100%
91100%
10250%
111100%
121100%
131100%
141100%
151100%
16250%
17250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) (4 times)
  2. Offside Front washer jet weak. (2 times)
  3. Under trays fitted at time of test. (2 times)
  4. EXTERNAL CORROSION ACROSS ALL 4 DOORS (2 times)
  5. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL+ LOW TREAD + NAIL PUNCTURE (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  8. Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  15. Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)

Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 18 83% 160,877

Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt MOT issues are: Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e); Offside Front washer jet weak.; Under trays fitted at time of test..

The typical Mercedes-benz A170 classic se cvt in our data has covered around 160,877 miles.

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