2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · M18 BBX
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 105,004 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M18 BBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 105,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M18 BBX 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 (M18 BBX) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M18 BBX Mileage History
- 13/06/202388,635 mi
- 06/06/202496,957 mi+8,322 mi
- 06/06/202496,957 mi
- 29/05/2025105,003 mi+8,046 mi
- 30/05/2025105,004 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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