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2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · OU16 HTX

OU16 HTX

2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 45,977 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Year / Origin
2016 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Jul 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
45,977 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Jul 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1461cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness with a consistently clean MOT history across the last five tests. The most recent inspection on 10 July 2025 at 45,977 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical and structural components remain within acceptable parameters. This trend suggests a stable maintenance regime where the owner has proactively addressed any minor issues before they escalated into test failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per annum. Between March 2022 at 28,664 miles and July 2025 at 45,977 miles, the car covered 17,313 miles over three years. The interval between the February 2024 and March 2025 tests shows an accumulation of only 7,544 miles. This low-frequency usage suggests the car has been used for short trips or stood for extended periods, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. While the digital record is flawless, a buyer must inspect for specific issues associated with low-mileage vehicles. Stationary cars often suffer from rubber degradation, meaning suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls may perish despite low tread depth. The brake discs should be checked for corrosion or pitting, as infrequent use can lead to surface rust that seizes the calipers. Additionally, a physical inspection of the chassis and underbody for early-stage structural corrosion is necessary, as the lack of recorded advisories does not entirely guarantee the absence of oxidation in hidden areas.
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OU16 HTX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
  • 45,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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OU16 HTX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (OU16 HTX) between March 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

OU16 HTX Mileage History

  1. 12/03/202228,664 mi
  2. 13/03/202332,999 mi+4,335 mi
  3. 29/02/202438,433 mi+5,434 mi
  4. 03/03/202544,586 mi+6,153 mi
  5. 10/07/202545,977 mi+1,391 mi

Average of roughly 5,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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