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FJ10 YTH

2010 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,572 mi
Last recorded92,572 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 YTH
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 92,572 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,002 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 12 Aug 2024 90,979 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2023 87,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 87,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 67,418 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 67,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,336 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 66,334 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,687 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle casing damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,654 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,952 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 45,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FJ10 YTH is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 49,370 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 FJ10 YTH, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ10 YTH is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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