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A2 HCT

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,261 mi
Last recorded79,261 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 HCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 79,261 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 75,660 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 71,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,991 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 67,991 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slight drag offside rear brake

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted through out

Fail 30 Aug 2019 61,647 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,387 miles

rear wiper blade broken

Fail 18 Sep 2018 53,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,051 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted through out

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,907 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,466 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 24,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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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A2 HCT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A2 HCT, 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 A2 HCT registered?

A2 HCT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is A2 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 HCT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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