2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · CU16 XRC

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 9 March 2026 at 85,169 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. Two earlier failures on 21 May 2024 and 30 May 2025 at 61,979 and 72,532 miles respectively show no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than genuine mechanical concerns. Recorded mileage sits at 85,169 miles against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 8,500 miles per year and reflecting typical use for this model age. The odometer advanced from 61,979 miles in May 2024 to 72,532 miles in May 2025, then to 85,169 miles by March 2026, a steady annual accumulation of around 10,000 to 12,000 miles with no abrupt jumps or dormant periods. The DVSA dataset is sparse but clean, showing no consumable wear items such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes ever raised by testers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's decade of age, despite the absence of MOT-flagged rust. The brake calipers, coil springs, and suspension bushes warrant hands-on checks for binding or fatigue not captured in the pass results. The repeated zero-defect failures suggest the previous owner maintained basic statutory compliance, though the clean record offers no evidence of proactive component renewal beyond mandatory testing.