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29 RV

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,071 mi
Last recorded77,071 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 RV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 77,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 65,714 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 59,712 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,045 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 45,594 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,681 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 30,894 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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29 RV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 29 RV, 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 29 RV registered?

29 RV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is 29 RV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 RV shows 8 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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