MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and slightly insecure
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tailgate struts inoperative
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and slightly insecure
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tailgate struts inoperative
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
under body covers fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes A160?
Based on 4,209 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF61 EFC is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 41,382 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 YF61 EFC, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YF61 EFC registered?
YF61 EFC is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 5 January 2012.
Is YF61 EFC safe to buy?
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