2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · AM11 EAA
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 87,713 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM11 EAA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/05/2024
- 87,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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AM11 EAA MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (AM11 EAA) between May 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AM11 EAA Mileage History
- 24/05/202379,320 mi
- 21/05/202487,713 mi+8,393 mi
Average of roughly 8,443 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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