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BJ61 XGO

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,524 mi
Last recorded84,524 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 84,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 84,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 75,872 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 65,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,310 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 49,351 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 42,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 34,551 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,802 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 17,896 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 15,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 13,241 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 XGO 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 84.6%.

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 XGO, 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 XGO registered?

BJ61 XGO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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