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BL11 ZFW

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,466 mi
Last recorded86,466 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 86,466 miles

o/s and n/s rear shocks corroded

plastic under trays fitted

rear beam corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,150 miles

manufacturers plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2024 82,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 77,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 70,621 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 65,551 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 65,408 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 61,486 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Pass 4 May 2019 52,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 37,078 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 31,205 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,651 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 ZFW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL11 ZFW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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