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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,699 cc

R16 MONMOT history

R16 MON is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 64,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

R16 MON grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
64,888 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MON was last recorded at 64,888 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,764 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,124 miles
Average per year
3,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,888 miles
  • 2025 – 62,764 miles
  • 2024 – 57,503 miles
  • 2023 – 43,983 miles
  • 2022 – 42,580 miles
  • 2021 – 38,850 miles
  • 2019 – 34,221 miles
  • 2018 – 31,656 miles
  • 2017 – 28,630 miles
  • 2016 – 25,788 miles
  • 2015 – 22,633 miles
  • 2014 – 19,690 miles
  • 2013 – 16,454 miles
  • 2012 – 13,317 miles
  • 2011 – 9,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,888 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    64,888 miles
    Test number
    895395277308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail64,888 miles (+2,124)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,888 miles
    Test number
    646216788765
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass62,764 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,764 miles
    Test number
    934956193250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,763 miles (+5,260)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    994017467823
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass57,503 miles (+13,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    137979091435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass43,983 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,983 miles
    Test number
    603368896717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,580 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,580 miles
    Test number
    825426832244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gator has slight leak not letting dirt in

  8. Pass38,850 miles (+2,214)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,850 miles
    Test number
    176706230365
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass36,636 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    615209999860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,221 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,221 miles
    Test number
    522737232780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,656 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,656 miles
    Test number
    776908619940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,630 miles (+2,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,630 miles
    Test number
    545105836339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass25,788 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,788 miles
    Test number
    719557085991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,633 miles (+2,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,633 miles
    Test number
    900950340529
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres are starting to perish & crack

  15. Pass19,690 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,690 miles
    Test number
    937598744282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,454 miles (+3,137)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,454 miles
    Test number
    288089933211
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to perish & crack in side walls

  17. Pass13,317 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,317 miles
    Test number
    499564842263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,867 miles
    Test number
    908247031237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 MON

Does R16 MON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MON is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MON?
The MOT on R16 MON is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MON done?
R16 MON was recorded at 64,888 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,631 miles a year.
Has R16 MON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MON has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 MON ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 MON find?
R16 MON passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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