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AA06 SAJ

2011 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,191 mi
Last recorded91,191 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA06 SAJ
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 91,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear 0ffside rear wheel has noise when turning wheel.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 144,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 87,870 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking On The Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 87,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking On The Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,301 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,493 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 78,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 74,772 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 71,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,206 miles

Alternator Belt Perished

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 49,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,485 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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AA06 SAJ is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AA06 SAJ, 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.

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AA06 SAJ is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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