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BJ61 VUD

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,032 mi
Last recorded79,032 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 79,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 74,302 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake lever too much travel

Pass 23 Nov 2023 70,144 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 62,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 55,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 52,665 miles

Rear both metal fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 51,344 miles

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

Rear both fuel filler neck pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 45,978 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn blocked on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,170 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 36,853 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 31,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 31,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VUD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

BJ61 VUD is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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