2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · KU11 AAK
2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 35,853 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU11 AAK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 35,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU11 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (KU11 AAK) between February 2014 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
KU11 AAK Mileage History
- 27/02/201413,187 mi
- 19/02/201516,325 mi+3,138 mi
- 08/02/201619,195 mi+2,870 mi
- 06/02/201722,086 mi+2,891 mi
- 17/04/201826,194 mi+4,108 mi
- 15/04/201929,041 mi+2,847 mi
- 24/09/202030,283 mi+1,242 mi
- 02/10/202030,290 mi+7 mi
- 16/11/202130,612 mi+322 mi
- 16/11/202231,004 mi+392 mi
- 21/11/202331,247 mi+243 mi
- 04/11/202432,663 mi+1,416 mi
- 31/10/202535,853 mi+3,190 mi
Average of roughly 1,942 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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