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M16 BVT

2010 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,447 mi
Last recorded91,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 BVT
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,447 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 91,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,918 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 80,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,290 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 76,290 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,577 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 63,790 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 60,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 52,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,267 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,052 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,871 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,675 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 22,217 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 18,171 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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M16 BVT is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 49,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M16 BVT, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M16 BVT registered?

M16 BVT is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is M16 BVT safe to buy?

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