2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · BL65 RKY
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 37,602 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BL65 RKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 37,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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BL65 RKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (BL65 RKY) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BL65 RKY Mileage History
- 27/07/202226,710 mi
- 25/07/202332,050 mi+5,340 mi
- 20/07/202434,052 mi+2,002 mi
- 19/07/202535,784 mi+1,732 mi
- 25/07/202637,602 mi+1,818 mi
Average of roughly 2,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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