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AJ11 AKN

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,816 mi
Last recorded97,816 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 AKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 97,816 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 89,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 78,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,194 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 65,194 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,987 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,301 miles

Nearside Front border line pass. at 1.6mm and bald on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,134 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,445 miles

both rear tyres perished

front inner brake pads appear low

unable to test rear centre seat belt

Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,654 miles

Auto gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 4,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 3,990 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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AJ11 AKN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ11 AKN, 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 AJ11 AKN registered?

AJ11 AKN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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