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43 DBC

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,035 mi
Last recorded68,035 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 DBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 68,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,969 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,591 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,224 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,487 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,464 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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43 DBC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 43 DBC, 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 43 DBC registered?

43 DBC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is 43 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 43 DBC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 43 DBC have outstanding finance?

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