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LL61 VSA

2011 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,577 mi
Last recorded96,577 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VSA
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 96,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 90,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 72,034 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,395 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,002 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,118 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 49,662 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,768 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 38,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,258 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,069 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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LL61 VSA is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LL61 VSA, 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 LL61 VSA registered?

LL61 VSA is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is LL61 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL61 VSA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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