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BG61 VLT

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,232 mi
Last recorded42,232 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 42,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 40,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,126 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 37,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 35,631 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,902 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,927 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,888 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 29,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,848 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 24 Jul 2017 27,848 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,159 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 20,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VLT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG61 VLT, 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 BG61 VLT registered?

BG61 VLT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is BG61 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VLT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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