2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · 143,746 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 A-Class years (143,746 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- 18.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 58,324
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 143,746
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1% of tests fail here (111% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.8%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Suspension3.6%
- Brakes3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Seat belts and airbags1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.79%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.38%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.36%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.32%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.23%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.14%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.17%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.92%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz A-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 A-Class years (143,746 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.09% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.79% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class shows 58,324 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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