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BL11 JBZ

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,295 mi
Last recorded53,295 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 JBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 53,295 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 53,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 50,198 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,745 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 43,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 1 Apr 2022 41,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 39,328 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 33,277 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 33,277 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 28,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 24,674 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 24,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure Friction material separated from pad backing (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure Friction material separated from pad backing (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,503 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 12,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,227 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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BL11 JBZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL11 JBZ, 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 BL11 JBZ registered?

BL11 JBZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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