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DG61 OLK

2011 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,280 mi
Last recorded40,280 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 OLK
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 40,280 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 40,278 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute lens damaged (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,672 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,729 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 33,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,091 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 29,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

run flat light on

Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,795 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,970 miles

covers fitted

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Aug 2015 15,391 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split - chid seat fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 12,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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DG61 OLK is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DG61 OLK, 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 DG61 OLK registered?

DG61 OLK is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is DG61 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 OLK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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