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BK61 MWL

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,652 mi
Last recorded135,652 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 135,652 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 135,652 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 131,176 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 129,629 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 129,437 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear high level brake light loose in tailgate

Central exhaust silencer outer skin rotted

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

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

parking brake has free play requires adjustment)

tyre warning message on dash showing low pressure

Pass 20 Sep 2022 123,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,162 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,951 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,745 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,854 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,110 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,620 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 58,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MWL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK61 MWL registered?

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

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