2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · OW16 OWC
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 69,665 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OW16 OWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 69,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OW16 OWC Mileage History
- 27/03/202456,708 mi
- 22/03/202562,331 mi+5,623 mi
- 22/03/202562,331 mi
- 14/03/202669,665 mi+7,334 mi
- 16/03/202669,665 mi
Average of roughly 6,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OW16 OWC 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 (OW16 OWC) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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