2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · C21 CER
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 82,383 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C21 CER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 82,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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C21 CER MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (C21 CER) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
C21 CER Mileage History
- 18/09/202464,612 mi
- 18/09/202464,612 mi
- 04/08/202574,328 mi+9,716 mi
- 04/08/202574,328 mi
- 01/08/202682,383 mi+8,055 mi
Average of roughly 9,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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