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CK59 GBE

2009 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,576 mi
Last recorded51,576 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes A16050,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 GBE
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,576 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 51,548 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 50,085 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

SCREEN WASHERS LAZY

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 48,670 miles

PARK BRAKE LEVER HIGH

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 45,829 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTTLE FULL (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH TORN /FLEXI TYPE (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,302 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 34,791 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 27,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 23,454 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 19,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 14,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 9,427 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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CK59 GBE is a 2009 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CK59 GBE, 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.

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What year was CK59 GBE registered?

CK59 GBE is a 2009 Mercedes A160, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is CK59 GBE safe to buy?

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