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BJ61 GWP

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,681 mi
Last recorded85,681 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 85,681 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 85,681 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,571 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,511 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 45,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 45,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 37,490 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,280 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

objects was hanging from interior mirror (removed for test)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 2,858 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 GWP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ61 GWP, 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 GWP registered?

BJ61 GWP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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