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BK61 TAU

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,349 mi
Last recorded99,349 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,349 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 99,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,295 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 80,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 80,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,879 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 71,602 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 67,763 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,181 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 63,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 52,289 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 44,822 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,823 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

BK61 TAU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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