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GY61 XUM

2011 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,319 mi
Last recorded144,319 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 XUM
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 144,319 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 144,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 134,307 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 23 Feb 2024 134,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 122,770 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 122,770 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 110,680 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 110,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,549 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 97,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 88,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,893 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,469 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 35,071 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 35,071 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 28,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,328 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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GY61 XUM is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GY61 XUM, 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 GY61 XUM registered?

GY61 XUM is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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