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BL11 ORU

2011 Mercedes A160

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,463 mi
Last recorded119,463 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ORU
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 119,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 103,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 95,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 87,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 80,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,763 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 76,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 70,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 64,350 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 64,050 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2017 55,257 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 55,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 29,493 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 17 May 2014 14,461 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
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BL11 ORU is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BL11 ORU, 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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What year was BL11 ORU registered?

BL11 ORU is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is BL11 ORU safe to buy?

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