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GV11 MKZ

2011 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,477 mi
Last recorded82,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 MKZ
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 75,274 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,411 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,244 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,218 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))

Rear tyres have age related cracks to outer side wall

Fail 12 Jul 2019 40,218 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))

Rear tyres have age related cracks to outer side wall

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 26,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,244 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 25,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,870 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 16,717 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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GV11 MKZ 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 83.3%.

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 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 GV11 MKZ, 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 GV11 MKZ registered?

GV11 MKZ is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 18 July 2011.

Is GV11 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 MKZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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