2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · BW16 FKB
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 79,240 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW16 FKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 79,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW16 FKB 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 (BW16 FKB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). 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: “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
BW16 FKB Mileage History
- 06/10/202368,557 mi
- 30/09/202474,742 mi+6,185 mi
- 30/09/202474,743 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/202579,141 mi+4,398 mi
- 06/10/202579,240 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 5,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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