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BJ61 XGL

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,053 mi
Last recorded125,053 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 125,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

rear seats down at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2026 125,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished down to cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear seats down at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,963 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 108,562 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 101,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 85,690 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 69,408 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,483 miles

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 19 Feb 2019 38,321 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 34,470 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 23,566 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 15,473 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 7,846 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 XGL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

BJ61 XGL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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