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KW61 SHA

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

144,342 mi
Last recorded144,342 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW61 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 144,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2026 118,872 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 118,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 138,339 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 109,955 miles

both front tyres scrubbing edges

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 109,954 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

both front tyres scrubbing edges

Pass 24 Jun 2024 132,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 126,604 miles

can not pick up emissions

Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,028 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 99,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre has small split+leaking (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 119,676 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 30 Oct 2021 111,373 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,680 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner tread

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,189 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,439 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,887 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, seat belt not tested

Fail 10 Jul 2018 55,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, seat belt not tested

Pass 22 Dec 2017 63,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,925 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 41,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,897 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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KW61 SHA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,530 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 KW61 SHA, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KW61 SHA registered?

KW61 SHA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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