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BL11 ZFM

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,597 mi
Last recorded63,597 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ZFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 63,597 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

General corrosion to the exhaust system

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 63,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

General corrosion to the exhaust system

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,101 miles

Exhaust general corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 60,948 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s , also noted discolouration due to slight binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes are heavily coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Jun 2020 55,786 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,568 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,863 miles

Both rear tyre valves slightly perished

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,620 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,401 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 18,517 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 ZFM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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