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SY61 NRO

2011 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,429 mi
Last recorded80,429 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 NRO
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,429 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 80,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 68,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 54,716 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL visible pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper split

Fail 9 Aug 2022 46,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL visible pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,853 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,796 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 42,796 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,314 miles

OSF/OSR door slightly damaged.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,547 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 32,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 32,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,200 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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SY61 NRO is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY61 NRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY61 NRO registered?

SY61 NRO is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is SY61 NRO safe to buy?

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