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898 ATD

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,088 mi
Last recorded65,088 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration898 ATD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 65,088 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 56,727 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 56,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 47,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 39,109 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 39,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 31,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 23,507 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 16,118 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 16,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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898 ATD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 898 ATD, 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 898 ATD registered?

898 ATD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is 898 ATD safe to buy?

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