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EK61 FSD

2011 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,134 mi
Last recorded51,134 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 FSD
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 51,134 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 51,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2024 47,658 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 44,089 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 44,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 40,851 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 40,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,202 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,387 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,812 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,710 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 24,375 miles

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,906 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,281 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,939 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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EK61 FSD is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK61 FSD, 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 EK61 FSD registered?

EK61 FSD is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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