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A15 UTP

2016 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,729 mi
Last recorded79,729 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class39,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 UTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,687 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,363 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 43,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjust down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjust down (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 29,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 28,123 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 26,303 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,280 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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A15 UTP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 39,170 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 UTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A15 UTP registered?

A15 UTP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 7 May 2016.

Is A15 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 UTP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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