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BW11 XSX

2011 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,543 mi
Last recorded82,543 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 XSX
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 82,543 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 82,543 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 73,088 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 73,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 68,641 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f door mirror indicator intermittent fault

Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 470,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,601 miles

both front tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,368 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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BW11 XSX is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BW11 XSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW11 XSX?

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What year was BW11 XSX registered?

BW11 XSX is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is BW11 XSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 XSX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW11 XSX have outstanding finance?

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