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KN59 YBG

2009 Mercedes A160

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,257 mi
Last recorded100,257 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes A16050,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 YBG
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 100,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 89,472 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 81,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 79,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 79,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,947 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 77,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,358 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 74,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,295 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,394 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 41,333 miles

Item removed from driver's view before test

Fail 21 Nov 2015 41,333 miles

Item removed from driver's view before test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,605 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 27,260 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 21,031 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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KN59 YBG is a 2009 Mercedes A160 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,787 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 KN59 YBG, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KN59 YBG is a 2009 Mercedes A160, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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