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AW16 DAD

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,033 mi
Last recorded56,033 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW16 DAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,033 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 47,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 36,553 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 36,296 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 27,291 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 18,677 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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AW16 DAD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 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 AW16 DAD, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of AW16 DAD?

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What year was AW16 DAD registered?

AW16 DAD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is AW16 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW16 DAD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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