2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · GJ61 YLU
2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 82,240 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ61 YLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 82,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ61 YLU 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (GJ61 YLU) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GJ61 YLU Mileage History
- 24/05/202266,526 mi
- 24/05/202266,526 mi
- 03/06/202372,259 mi+5,733 mi
- 31/05/202476,793 mi+4,534 mi
- 28/05/202582,240 mi+5,447 mi
Average of roughly 5,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CVT / clutch actuator wearSerious
Automatic W169s can suffer worn clutch actuators or CVT issues.
- Timing chain stretch and tensioner wearSerious
Petrol M266 engines can suffer from timing chain stretch and tensioner failure, leading to a rattling noise on cold start. If left unchecked, the chain can jump and cause catastrophic engine damage.
- Injector seal and fuel system faultsModerate
Diesel CDI models can develop leaking injector seals, leading to the "black death" — a build-up of carbon and fuel residue around the injectors that can damage wiring and the cylinder head.
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