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89 PF

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,462 mi
Last recorded163,462 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 PF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 163,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 146,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 134,345 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 118,917 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 118,912 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 103,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,878 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 78,593 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,111 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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89 PF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,461cc 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 89 PF, 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 89 PF registered?

89 PF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is 89 PF safe to buy?

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