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A999 RWS

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,694 mi
Last recorded71,694 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA999 RWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,694 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 71,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 67,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 67,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect will not adjust (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 62,696 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 62,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 56,681 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 56,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 50,662 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 46,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 38,447 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 38,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged but still working.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 29,948 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,151 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 23,575 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 18,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A999 RWS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A999 RWS, 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 A999 RWS registered?

A999 RWS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2011.

Is A999 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A999 RWS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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