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A16 TRN

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 99,526 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 99,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,457 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 86,650 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,595 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 66,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,415 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 48,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,679 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 36,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 30,287 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 21,672 miles

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 TRN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TRN, 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 TRN registered?

A16 TRN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is A16 TRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 TRN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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