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1895 EL

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,802 mi
Last recorded68,802 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1895 EL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 68,802 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 61,901 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 29 Jan 2024 55,531 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 Jan 2023 48,027 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 19 Jan 2023 47,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 Jan 2022 42,419 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 21 Jan 2022 42,347 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 28 Jan 2021 33,001 miles

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

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 27,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 18,691 miles

emissinos did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

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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1895 EL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 50,044 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 1895 EL, 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 10 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 1895 EL?

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What year was 1895 EL registered?

1895 EL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is 1895 EL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1895 EL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1895 EL have outstanding finance?

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