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1516 VC

2017 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,194 mi
Last recorded45,194 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class44,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1516 VC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 45,194 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 38,499 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 31,541 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 24,641 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 18,723 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 18,723 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 13,940 miles

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

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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1516 VC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 1516 VC, 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.

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How do I check the history of 1516 VC?

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What year was 1516 VC registered?

1516 VC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2017.

Is 1516 VC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1516 VC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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