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A23 SWX

2016 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,096 mi
Last recorded60,096 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class39,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 60,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,299 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 53,298 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 47,104 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 40,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 27,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 23,234 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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A23 SWX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A23 SWX, 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 A23 SWX registered?

A23 SWX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is A23 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 SWX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A23 SWX have outstanding finance?

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