2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · WH08 SAM
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 80,596 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH08 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 80,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH08 SAM 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 (WH08 SAM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 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 (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
WH08 SAM Mileage History
- 14/03/202359,699 mi
- 12/03/202468,119 mi+8,420 mi
- 13/03/202468,121 mi+2 mi
- 11/03/202574,923 mi+6,802 mi
- 12/03/202680,596 mi+5,673 mi
Average of roughly 6,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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