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BG61 VNC

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,397 mi
Last recorded46,397 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 46,397 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2026 46,397 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2025 45,820 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Jan 2025 45,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 44,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 44,038 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 42,129 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,828 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 38,828 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 35,573 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 30,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 30,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 25,481 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 25,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 19,852 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 13,374 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 6,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 6,301 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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BG61 VNC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

BG61 VNC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is BG61 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VNC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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