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BF61 PVJ

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,754 mi
Last recorded46,754 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 PVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,754 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 46,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 35,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 23,670 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 23,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,332 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2021 19,437 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 19,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted unbonded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted unbonded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,499 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 17,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 14,486 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 13,938 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 13,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 12,306 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 10,909 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 9,070 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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BF61 PVJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF61 PVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF61 PVJ registered?

BF61 PVJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is BF61 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 PVJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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