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38 AW

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,531 mi
Last recorded163,531 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 AW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 163,531 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 157,053 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 137,594 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 99,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 76,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 60,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread wear uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread wear uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,676 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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38 AW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 38 AW, 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 38 AW registered?

38 AW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is 38 AW safe to buy?

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