CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF09 AVB

2009 Mercedes A160

Black Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,135 mi
Last recorded103,135 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes A16050,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 AVB
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 103,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 99,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,350 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 95,311 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,518 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,868 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,052 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,397 miles

both front tires wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 76,478 miles

Front both brake discs worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 76,400 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both brake discs worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,051 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,136 miles

nearside front tyre wall cut and perished but cords not exposed

offside front tyre wall perished

Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,199 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,510 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 49,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 41,461 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
Full Mercedes A160 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF09 AVB is a 2009 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF09 AVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF09 AVB?

You can check the full history of BF09 AVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF09 AVB registered?

BF09 AVB is a 2009 Mercedes A160, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is BF09 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 AVB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF09 AVB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF09 AVB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.