2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · AL67 YAA
2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 73,635 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL67 YAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 73,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AL67 YAA 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 (AL67 YAA) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AL67 YAA Mileage History
- 12/04/202356,009 mi
- 25/03/202460,210 mi+4,201 mi
- 07/04/202565,372 mi+5,162 mi
- 11/04/202673,635 mi+8,263 mi
- 11/04/202673,635 mi
Average of roughly 5,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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