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MV60 ZSL

2010 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,291 mi
Last recorded83,291 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV60 ZSL
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 83,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,410 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 80,410 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,336 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 1 Sep 2022 71,791 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (all round) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,706 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,096 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MV60 ZSL is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MV60 ZSL, 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 MV60 ZSL registered?

MV60 ZSL is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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