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Y99 PET

2016 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,532 mi
Last recorded69,532 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class50,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 PET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,532 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 55,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 64,428 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 50,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,544 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre inner edge unevenly worn.

Pass 3 Jul 2023 46,846 miles

Nearside Front bodywork damage.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2023 46,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front bodywork damage.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 49,318 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 42,599 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 39,607 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 39,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,961 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,676 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 28,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 19,985 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 19,685 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 19,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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Y99 PET is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y99 PET, 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 Y99 PET registered?

Y99 PET is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is Y99 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 PET shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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