2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · FY11 AAV
2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 98,515 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY11 AAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 98,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY11 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (FY11 AAV) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
FY11 AAV Mileage History
- 16/01/202383,917 mi
- 18/01/202486,411 mi+2,494 mi
- 19/01/202486,411 mi
- 13/01/202592,732 mi+6,321 mi
- 12/01/202698,515 mi+5,783 mi
Average of roughly 4,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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