2016 Mercedes-Benz A 2.1L Diesel · GL51 MEL
2016 Mercedes-Benz A (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 147,357 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL51 MEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 147,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GL51 MEL Mileage History
- 22/11/2022109,743 mi
- 24/11/2023120,144 mi+10,401 mi
- 30/11/2023120,154 mi+10 mi
- 15/11/2024134,459 mi+14,305 mi
- 18/11/2025147,357 mi+12,898 mi
Average of roughly 12,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL51 MEL 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 (GL51 MEL) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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