Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz A 200 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 200 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 200 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 200 D Amg Line reliable?

Based on MOT data from 113 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 200 D Amg Line has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.7%, 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 200 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 200 D Amg Line (2016)

113 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.7% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz A 200 D Amg Line

CarHunch analysed 113 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 200 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 200 D has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.5%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%, signalling moderate reliability concerns for the model year. The good news is that no vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect, and the average failure count of 0.29 per vehicle is reassuringly low.

At a median mileage of 71,603 miles for an eight-year-old car, these examples are running well within normal wear expectations, yet still struggling to pass MOT first time more often than average—this suggests the failures are less about age-related deterioration and more about inherent design or maintenance issues with this specific model. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine and fuel system, since that's where most problems are likely to hide.

We have limited data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 200 D Amg Line — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.29

Over 3.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

72k

Middle half: 61k–82k

For context

These stats describe 113 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 113 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	111	91.9%	0.28

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Mercedes Benz A 200 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.

71,603

typical

60,983

low mileage

82,279

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz A 200 D Amg Line vehicles fall between 60,983 and 82,279 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 60,983 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.

✓ 60,983–82,279 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz A 200 D Amg Lines sit.

⚠ Over 111,076 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 200 D Amg Line — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Mercedes Benz A 200 D Amg Lines are still on the road.

Strong survival — 74 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

3.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.29

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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