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487 RPC

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,201 mi
Last recorded34,201 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration487 RPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 34,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 26,880 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 26,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 26,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 25,403 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 24,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 23,034 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 23,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 21,974 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 20,529 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 19,183 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 18,243 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 16,918 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 15,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 13,645 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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487 RPC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 487 RPC, 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 487 RPC registered?

487 RPC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 February 2011.

Is 487 RPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 487 RPC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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