2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · BW65 AFK

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 August 2025 at 74,338 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of passes across every available MOT entry. No advisories or mechanical faults appear at any point in the history, indicating the vehicle has not required rectification work to meet statutory standards. Annual mileage has tracked close to typical expectations for a ten-year-old car. The record shows 31,754 miles at the 12 August 2021 test, rising to 44,379 by 10 August 2022, then 60,752 on 31 July 2023, 68,782 on 12 August 2024, and 74,338 on 8 August 2025. The largest single-year gain was roughly 16,000 miles between summer 2022 and summer 2023, with subsequent years settling to under 8,000 miles each. The data is sparse in fault terms but consistent, showing no standing periods or irregular gaps between tests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the age and the 2022 to 2023 mileage spike that may have accelerated consumable fatigue. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural advisories is favourable, yet MOT passes with no defects do not confirm underside condition or hidden rust on sills and subframes. Given the clean record, previous owners appear to have maintained the vehicle to pass standard without deferred basics. Pre-purchase checks should target tyre sidewall cracking, fluid intervals, and DSG or automatic transmission behaviour not captured by MOT scope.