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BJ61 NFO

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,800 mi
Last recorded103,800 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 NFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 103,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 100,201 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 100,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 98,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,272 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 86,271 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,650 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 75,650 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,675 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,905 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 34,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH BULBS INSECUER (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,651 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 20,689 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 12,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 6,958 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 NFO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NFO, 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 NFO registered?

BJ61 NFO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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