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A13 BRD

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,626 mi
Last recorded37,626 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 37,626 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 37,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 35,795 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 35,720 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 24 Apr 2023 38,482 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 21 Apr 2022 34,870 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 20 Apr 2021 33,683 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 33,323 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 33,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 16 Mar 2019 31,114 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 31,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,388 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 26,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,342 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,826 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A13 BRD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A13 BRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 BRD registered?

A13 BRD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is A13 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 BRD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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