2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · FM65 VGU

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 January 2026 at 81,184 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding annual tests show the same clean outcome. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year record, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards. Recorded mileage sits at 81,184 against a ten-year lifespan, an average of roughly 8,118 miles per year and typical for the age. The DVSA data shows steady annual accumulation: 53,184 miles in January 2023, 64,213 in January 2024, 72,304 in January 2025, and 81,184 in January 2026. The only anomaly is the 21 January 2025 failure at 72,294 miles, retested and passed six days later at 72,304 miles with no defects listed either time, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worn component. Given the absence of flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues, the buyer faces no history-driven red flags. The clean sheet means previous owners kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current. A pre-purchase inspection should still confirm tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and underbody structural integrity, as these items fall outside MOT defect logging when within limits. The sparse but clean record implies disciplined servicing rather than deferred repair. With no recurring advisories across 28,000 miles of testing, the mechanical risk profile remains low for a vehicle of this mileage and age.