2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · YS17 RDX
2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2017. Recorded mileage 78,758 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS17 RDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 78,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
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YS17 RDX 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 (YS17 RDX) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YS17 RDX Mileage History
- 03/10/202364,258 mi
- 11/11/202474,011 mi+9,753 mi
- 11/11/202474,011 mi
- 16/05/202678,753 mi+4,742 mi
- 16/05/202678,758 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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