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A2 KTU

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,643 mi
Last recorded68,643 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 KTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,643 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 68,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,786 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,283 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,735 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 64,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,744 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 61,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,891 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 59,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,495 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 57,495 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,638 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 53,487 miles

Fuel tank leaking Filler neck ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,392 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four corners (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,171 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 39,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,916 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,957 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 31,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 KTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

A2 KTU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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