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480 ARM

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,588 mi
Last recorded50,588 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration480 ARM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 50,588 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 50,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 47,305 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 44,249 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,605 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 39,338 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 39,338 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,538 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 38,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,023 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,877 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,199 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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480 ARM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 480 ARM, 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 480 ARM registered?

480 ARM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is 480 ARM safe to buy?

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