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EY11 VPA

2011 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,343 mi
Last recorded47,343 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 VPA
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 47,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 42,191 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,642 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,214 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 36,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,657 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 26,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 26,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 23,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,397 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 21,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 12,799 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A160?

Based on 4,209 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,315
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 34
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
Registration plate lamp not working 24
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EY11 VPA is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 41,852 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes A160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY11 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A160 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY11 VPA registered?

EY11 VPA is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is EY11 VPA safe to buy?

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