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1958 LJ

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,376 mi
Last recorded53,376 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1958 LJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 53,376 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 49,656 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 46,737 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 46,630 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,533 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f wiper smeary but still clearing the screen

Pass 26 Mar 2020 23,319 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 16,192 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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1958 LJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 1958 LJ, 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.

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What year was 1958 LJ registered?

1958 LJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is 1958 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1958 LJ 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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