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FV59 UMU

2010 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,273 mi
Last recorded128,273 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 UMU
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 128,273 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 121,309 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 121,306 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above spare wheel holder (1.1.11 (c))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,803 miles

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

Fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

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

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

Os front outer cv boot has a pin hole

Fail 11 Oct 2023 112,800 miles

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

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

Fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

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

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

Os front outer cv boot has a pin hole

Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,631 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear engine mount /gearbox mount is soft

Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,337 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,132 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 87,128 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,612 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 75,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

front number plate dirty .......

n/s/f inner brake pad appears to be fouling carrier .......

rear inner brake pads not visible .......

Pass 3 Nov 2018 66,472 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,804 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,008 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 30,778 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,229 miles

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,447 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FV59 UMU is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV59 UMU, 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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What year was FV59 UMU registered?

FV59 UMU is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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