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BG61 LZS

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,938 mi
Last recorded82,938 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 82,938 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 82,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,008 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 77,769 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 74,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 72,798 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 72,791 miles

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,870 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 60,290 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

undertrays fitted obsuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,199 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,860 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 33,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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BG61 LZS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG61 LZS, 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

How do I check the history of BG61 LZS?

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What year was BG61 LZS registered?

BG61 LZS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is BG61 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 LZS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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