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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,796 cc

V16 DLSMOT history

V16 DLS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 96,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

V16 DLS red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
96,417 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 DLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 DLS was last recorded at 96,417 miles on 20 May 2026, 13,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,749 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,668 miles
Average per year
7,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,417 miles
  • 2025 – 82,749 miles
  • 2024 – 73,146 miles
  • 2023 – 65,284 miles
  • 2022 – 54,725 miles
  • 2021 – 51,450 miles
  • 2019 – 49,873 miles
  • 2018 – 45,499 miles
  • 2017 – 32,349 miles
  • 2016 – 26,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,417 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,417 miles (+13,668)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,417 miles
    Test number
    224209122129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,749 miles (+9,603)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,749 miles
    Test number
    380909490653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,146 miles (+7,862)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,146 miles
    Test number
    733648471719
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass65,284 miles (+10,559)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    654311768791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,725 miles (+3,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,725 miles
    Test number
    149777212765
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass51,450 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,450 miles
    Test number
    696744542184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,873 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,873 miles
    Test number
    247247528180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,499 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,499 miles
    Test number
    303158451031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,442 miles (+9,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    792241300563
    • 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))
  10. Pass32,349 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,349 miles
    Test number
    621902293895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,636 miles
    Test number
    388185482803
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFes not detected on emmisions
  12. Fail26,636 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,636 miles
    Test number
    753414849090
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFes not detected on emmisions

Questions about V16 DLS

Does V16 DLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 DLS is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 DLS?
The MOT on V16 DLS is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 DLS done?
V16 DLS was recorded at 96,417 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,000 miles a year.
Has V16 DLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 DLS has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2016.
Has the mileage on V16 DLS 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 V16 DLS find?
V16 DLS passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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