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A16 RCX

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,546 mi
Last recorded116,546 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 116,546 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 116,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 115,458 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 115,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 112,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 112,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 109,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,005 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,015 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,307 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 47,690 miles

Front both front tyres worn to 1mm on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look worn (3.5.1g)

Rear rear tyres starting to show cracks

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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A16 RCX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,530 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 A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 RCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 RCX registered?

A16 RCX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is A16 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 RCX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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