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BL11 JCY

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,653 mi
Last recorded54,653 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 54,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 54,645 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 52,708 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 52,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 50,795 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 50,795 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2023 48,749 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,734 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 46,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad material has dethatched from the metal backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad material has dethatched from the metal backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,464 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,977 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 44,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,581 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 43,581 miles

Central Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,651 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,244 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 30,154 miles

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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BL11 JCY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JCY, 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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BL11 JCY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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