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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

S16 ARHMOT history

S16 ARH is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 78,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

S16 ARH blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,257 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 ARH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 ARH was last recorded at 78,257 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 8,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,123 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,134 miles
Average per year
7,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,257 miles
  • 2025 – 70,123 miles
  • 2024 – 63,975 miles
  • 2022 – 54,017 miles
  • 2021 – 41,829 miles
  • 2020 – 28,282 miles
  • 2019 – 25,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,257 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,257 miles (+8,134)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,257 miles
    Test number
    314458443831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,123 miles (+6,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    713781641529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass63,975 miles (+9,958)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,975 miles
    Test number
    410962924001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,017 miles (+12,188)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,017 miles
    Test number
    754048787125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,829 miles
    Test number
    933461797533
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail41,829 miles (+7,562)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,829 miles
    Test number
    212205699440
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,267 miles
    Test number
    531913851398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,267 miles (+5,985)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,267 miles
    Test number
    285216109323
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass28,282 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,282 miles
    Test number
    291150253398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    25,035 miles
    Test number
    911314433562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,035 miles1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,035 miles
    Test number
    901735727579
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about S16 ARH

Does S16 ARH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 ARH is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 ARH?
The MOT on S16 ARH is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 ARH done?
S16 ARH was recorded at 78,257 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,928 miles a year.
Has S16 ARH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 ARH has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S16 ARH 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 S16 ARH find?
S16 ARH passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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