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AV60 NKM

2010 Mercedes A160

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,334 mi
Last recorded102,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 NKM
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 102,280 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2024 90,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2023 78,989 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 78,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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Fail 13 Jul 2022 70,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

low washer delivery

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,112 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

low washer delivery

Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,376 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 49,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, suspect nearside driveshaft oil seal, very slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under floor covers,engine undertray and plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 8 Nov 2017 39,659 miles

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

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

osf nsf tyres slightly cracking

plastic covers fitted to outer sills os ns

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 23,346 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 18,695 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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AV60 NKM is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 49,370 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 AV60 NKM, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV60 NKM registered?

AV60 NKM is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is AV60 NKM safe to buy?

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