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FN61 XFE

2011 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,312 mi
Last recorded57,312 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 XFE
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,312 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus side wall cracks and splits forming (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 52,447 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus side wall cracks and splits forming (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,339 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 44,498 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 39,172 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 34,819 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 32,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 28,466 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 24,253 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 24,233 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 20,455 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 16,037 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 11,121 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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FN61 XFE is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN61 XFE, 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 FN61 XFE registered?

FN61 XFE is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is FN61 XFE safe to buy?

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