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AJ60 DFN

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,085 mi
Last recorded48,085 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 DFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 48,085 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 48,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,612 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,727 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 43,727 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 42,068 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,763 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 40,009 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 40,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,679 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre side wall damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2017 35,679 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre side wall damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,016 miles

child seat

Pass 30 Jan 2015 32,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2015 32,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,595 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 30,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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AJ60 DFN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ60 DFN, 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 AJ60 DFN registered?

AJ60 DFN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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