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SP10 MHF

2010 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,345 mi
Last recorded118,345 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 MHF
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 118,345 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 118,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,085 miles

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,072 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 67,043 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 64,804 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nails in the tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 61,244 miles

Hand brake slight travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 57,169 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 57,169 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,661 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,017 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,998 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 40,997 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs rusted

offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,736 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,792 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,791 miles

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

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

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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SP10 MHF is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SP10 MHF, 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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SP10 MHF is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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