
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc
R16 MSAMOT history
R16 MSA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 11 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 77,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 May 2027
- Mileage
- 77,775 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,008 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 MSA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 11 May 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 MSA was last recorded at 77,775 miles on 2 May 2026, 3,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,370 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,405 miles
- Average per year
- 7,008 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,775 miles
- 2025 – 74,370 miles
- 2024 – 69,714 miles
- 2023 – 64,198 miles
- 2022 – 54,876 miles
- 2021 – 44,460 miles
- 2020 – 37,611 miles
- 2019 – 27,642 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 7 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 77,775 miles
- Test number
- 718537366000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,775 miles (+3,405)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,775 miles
- Test number
- 109765985541
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,370 miles (+4,656)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 74,370 miles
- Test number
- 565988597381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,714 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 69,714 miles
- Test number
- 284195846245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,714 miles (+5,516)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,714 miles
- Test number
- 480108251755
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,198 miles (+289)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 64,198 miles
- Test number
- 269160064316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,909 miles (+9,033)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,909 miles
- Test number
- 103218900691
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass54,876 miles (+10,416)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 54,876 miles
- Test number
- 734248711317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS indicates loss of pressure in tyre(s)
Pass44,460 miles (+6,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 44,460 miles
- Test number
- 750053499563
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 37,611 miles
- Test number
- 519302936141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,610 miles (+9,968)2 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,610 miles
- Test number
- 883988327750
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass27,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 27,642 miles
- Test number
- 616821974721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,642 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,642 miles
- Test number
- 603335142869
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Questions about R16 MSA
- Does R16 MSA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MSA is valid until 1 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 MSA?
- The MOT on R16 MSA is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 MSA done?
- R16 MSA was recorded at 77,775 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 7,008 miles a year.
- Has R16 MSA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 MSA has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on R16 MSA 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 MSA find?
- R16 MSA passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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