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A1 FAM

2016 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,770 mi
Last recorded53,770 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class39,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 52,423 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 52,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,829 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 45,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,628 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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A1 FAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A1 FAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 FAM registered?

A1 FAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is A1 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 FAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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