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LL61 VTT

2011 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 88,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 88,598 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 84,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

rear wiper split O/E

Fail 25 Nov 2021 79,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers not tested O/E

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

rear wiper split O/E

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper split O/E

Fail 28 Nov 2020 76,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper split O/E

Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 74,188 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,570 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,693 miles

Advise small leak from gearbox.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,788 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 49,785 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,125 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 VTT is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL61 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

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

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