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BF11 TVU

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,234 mi
Last recorded138,234 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 TVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 138,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank and filler neck starting to corrode.

Fail 7 Feb 2026 138,233 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 113,613 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 101,453 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 91,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,383 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 83,383 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 70,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,084 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,504 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,175 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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BF11 TVU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc 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 BF11 TVU, 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 BF11 TVU registered?

BF11 TVU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BF11 TVU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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