2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · BW12 ABW
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 95,527 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BW12 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 95,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BW12 ABW Mileage History
- 03/04/202376,737 mi
- 29/03/202481,281 mi+4,544 mi
- 29/03/202481,282 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/202483,827 mi+2,545 mi
- 01/10/202595,527 mi+11,700 mi
Average of roughly 7,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW12 ABW 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 (BW12 ABW) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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