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BJ61 GWO

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,965 mi
Last recorded67,965 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 GWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 67,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 58,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,679 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 47,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 42,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 37,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,045 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 36,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 33,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,218 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 32,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 26,182 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer wall/edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,577 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 14,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 11,408 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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BJ61 GWO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ61 GWO, 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 BJ61 GWO registered?

BJ61 GWO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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