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A1 NLC

2016 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,260 mi
Last recorded82,260 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class39,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 NLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 82,260 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 82,260 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 75,161 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge wearing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyre inner edge cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 66,146 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge wearing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyre inner edge cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 57,137 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 57,082 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 33,779 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 26,402 miles

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

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

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

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 NLC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A1 NLC, 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 A1 NLC registered?

A1 NLC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is A1 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 NLC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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