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BJ61 OAM

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,164 mi
Last recorded75,164 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 75,164 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 71,609 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 67,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 63,099 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,750 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,933 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 55,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,865 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,131 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,963 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,624 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 20,220 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic casing on rear centre seat belt catch loose but not effecting poeration of seat belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OAM 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 92.3%.

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 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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

BJ61 OAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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