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511 DAN

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,909 mi
Last recorded49,909 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration511 DAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 49,909 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 42,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 34,265 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 31,928 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 27,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 23,011 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,792 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to de-laminate on both shoulders causing uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 18,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to de-laminate on both shoulders causing uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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511 DAN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 44,481 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 511 DAN, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 511 DAN?

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What year was 511 DAN registered?

511 DAN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is 511 DAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 511 DAN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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