2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · DC65 YFN
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 60,355 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC65 YFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 60,355 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.
DC65 YFN 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 (DC65 YFN) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 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), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction glow plug light also on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
DC65 YFN Mileage History
- 26/01/202337,367 mi
- 29/01/202445,931 mi+8,564 mi
- 25/01/202554,269 mi+8,338 mi
- 31/01/202660,355 mi+6,086 mi
- 03/02/202660,355 mi
Average of roughly 7,605 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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