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CK61 LVB

2011 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,435 mi
Last recorded68,435 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 LVB
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,435 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Fill To Tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 68,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak + No Dampening Effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fill To Tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 62,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged scrubbed sidewall, slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 56,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 56,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 51,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/5516 deep cracking and side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking around circumference of tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,105 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread

child seat fitted o/s rear

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

slight corrosion and scoring rear brake discs

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,518 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 45,623 miles

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

n/s front tyre getting very low on edges

n/s rear tyre deteriorating and getting low

slight leak of grease o/s outer cv gaiter

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 17 Apr 2019 45,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

n/s front tyre getting very low on edges

n/s rear tyre deteriorating and getting low

slight leak of grease o/s outer cv gaiter

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 43,087 miles

headlights brackets broken not excessively loose

Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,507 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 32,507 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers inop prpperley (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,912 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 34,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,127 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 21,038 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 21,038 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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CK61 LVB is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CK61 LVB, 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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CK61 LVB is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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