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6 EXN

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,478 mi
Last recorded117,478 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 EXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 117,478 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 117,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,239 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 101,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 81,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,826 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 68,791 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

glow plug warning light on

oil residue on the undertray

Pass 9 Oct 2021 52,527 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 21,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to tyre on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to tyre on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 30,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,582 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (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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6 EXN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 6 EXN, 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 6 EXN registered?

6 EXN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is 6 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 EXN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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