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BF61 PWK

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,545 mi
Last recorded110,545 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 PWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 110,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged and bumper damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside outer belts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2026 110,451 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged and bumper damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside outer belts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 101,536 miles

engine noisey at pulley end

Fail 4 Jun 2025 101,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine noisey at pulley end

Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,772 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 89,772 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,503 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 78,333 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 66,106 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 66,105 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 61,962 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 45,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 20 Sep 2014 31,985 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 PWK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BF61 PWK, 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 BF61 PWK registered?

BF61 PWK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is BF61 PWK safe to buy?

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