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20 VS

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,357 mi
Last recorded31,357 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 VS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 31,357 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 31,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 28,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 26,344 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 24,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 22,472 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 22,472 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 21,612 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 20,371 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 18,815 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 17,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 16,400 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 14,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,087 miles

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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20 VS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,221 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 20 VS, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 20 VS registered?

20 VS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is 20 VS safe to buy?

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