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81 BLP

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,306 mi
Last recorded46,306 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 BLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 46,306 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 38,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 29,103 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 29,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 21,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 19,721 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 19,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 18,332 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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81 BLP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 81 BLP, 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 81 BLP registered?

81 BLP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 2016.

Is 81 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 BLP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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