2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · L8 TPK
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 112,131 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L8 TPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 112,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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L8 TPK 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 (L8 TPK) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
L8 TPK Mileage History
- 04/08/202376,707 mi
- 02/08/202486,105 mi+9,398 mi
- 09/07/202594,707 mi+8,602 mi
- 09/07/202594,707 mi
- 27/07/2026112,131 mi+17,424 mi
Average of roughly 11,891 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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