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252 UP

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,186 mi
Last recorded38,186 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration252 UP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 38,186 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 35,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,777 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 28,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 25,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 22,231 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 19,623 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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252 UP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 252 UP, 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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How do I check the history of 252 UP?

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What year was 252 UP registered?

252 UP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is 252 UP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 252 UP 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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