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2431 FM

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,090 mi
Last recorded20,090 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2431 FM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 20,090 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 20,090 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 18,765 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 18,765 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wingmirror side repeater has water ingress and damage , amber light intensity showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall damage , lump , (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 16,424 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 15,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 13,046 miles

All four tyres outer side wall are slight damage.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 12,007 miles

full undertray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 10,458 miles

full undertray fitted

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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2431 FM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 2431 FM, 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 2431 FM registered?

2431 FM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is 2431 FM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2431 FM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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