Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE reliable? We analysed 933 real MOT tests across 132 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE.
Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE THIS CAR | 85.0% | 933 | 62,561 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C | 77.6% | 8,031,355 | 77,082 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E | 79.4% | 4,722,746 | 83,960 mi | 33 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A-class | 77.6% | 4,204,702 | 57,023 mi | 28 yrs |
| Skoda Octavia SE TSI E-tec S-a | 92.4% | 1,105 | 52,772 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.0% across 933 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Mercedes-benz A160 Blueeff-y Classic SE owner drives around 4,916 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.