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C20 YLY

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests39 (35 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

51,999 mi
Last recorded51,999 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 YLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

35 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 51,999 miles
Pass 13 May 2026 66,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2025 80,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 48,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 63,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 43,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 61,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,836 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 38,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 58,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 59,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 32,737 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 57,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 28,437 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 36,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 56,017 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,710 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 33,937 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2020 54,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 53,354 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 30,668 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 27,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 51,269 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 51,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 49,473 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 49,473 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 45,820 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 42,868 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 37,338 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 30,640 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 25,720 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 25,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 19,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 19,582 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,410 miles

o/s/f wiper split

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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C20 YLY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 44,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C20 YLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C20 YLY registered?

C20 YLY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2017.

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