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A4 VNB

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,579 mi
Last recorded52,579 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,579 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to the vehicle the wrong way round, i.e 'INSIDE' markings visible on outside sidewall.

Pass 1 Oct 2024 52,243 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 52,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 51,598 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 51,597 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,752 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,382 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 44,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,937 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,300 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 29,082 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 29,082 miles

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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A4 VNB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel 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 A4 VNB, 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 A4 VNB registered?

A4 VNB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is A4 VNB safe to buy?

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