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AJ11 OGU

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,817 mi
Last recorded72,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,817 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,856 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 67,856 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,968 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 60,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall deteriorated slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,680 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,001 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess spring broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 large cracks but not over 40mm and not in zone A (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 large cracks but not over 40mm and not in zone A (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,496 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 37,496 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure Brake pad lining (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,781 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 AJ11 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

AJ11 OGU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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