Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line reliable?

Based on MOT data from 183 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line (2016)

183 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line

CarHunch analysed 183 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 A 180 D AMG Line is notably weaker than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 68% against the national benchmark of 80%—a significant gap that suggests more frequent repairs will be needed. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't a concern, but the low pass rate points to reliability issues that buyers should factor into their purchase decision.

These cars are sitting at a reasonable 73,849 miles median for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.3 failures per test, indicating problems emerge relatively early in their ownership lifecycle. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine and emissions systems, as the pattern of failures suggests these are where the weak spots lie.

We have limited data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.3

Over 3.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

74k

Middle half: 57k–86k

For context

These stats describe 183 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 183 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

73,849

typical

57,288

low mileage

86,113

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line vehicles fall between 57,288 and 86,113 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 57,288 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 57,288–86,113 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Lines sit.

⚠ Over 116,252 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Line — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Amg Lines are still on the road.

Strong survival — 118 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.3

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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