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BK61 MWG

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,120 mi
Last recorded104,120 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 MWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 104,120 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 100,602 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2023 100,602 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,582 miles

Mid section of exhaust 'rusted' condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,781 miles

Mid section of exhaust , rusted section ..

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Min pass value is 16 %. Reading is 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,601 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 81,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 75,471 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 75,424 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycombe effect (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,629 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,540 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 43,347 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,182 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 9,779 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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BK61 MWG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK61 MWG, 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 BK61 MWG registered?

BK61 MWG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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