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AF11 ZZL

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,266 mi
Last recorded155,266 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 ZZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 155,266 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 154,121 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 149,747 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 136,941 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 136,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 115,625 miles

both front tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall not down to the core

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 1 May 2019 115,625 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall not down to the core

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 2 May 2018 103,190 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 103,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,204 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,377 miles

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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AF11 ZZL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF11 ZZL, 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 AF11 ZZL registered?

AF11 ZZL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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