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A19 BYA

2009 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,095 mi
Last recorded108,095 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes A16050,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 BYA
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 108,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 105,769 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,739 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 104,739 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,280 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,837 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,791 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,579 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 79,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,542 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,088 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,790 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,763 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 28,100 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 28,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 13,630 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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A19 BYA is a 2009 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,787 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 A19 BYA, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A19 BYA is a 2009 Mercedes A160, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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