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1 HBU

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,165 mi
Last recorded5,165 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 HBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 5,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 5,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 5,048 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 5,016 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 4,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 4,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 4,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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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1 HBU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1 HBU, 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 1 HBU registered?

1 HBU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is 1 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 HBU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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