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LS59 MLE

2009 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,654 mi
Last recorded94,654 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes A16050,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 MLE
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,654 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device working backwards

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper arm obscure number plate

Fail 16 Mar 2026 94,652 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended doesn't always lock in (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device working backwards

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper arm obscure number plate

Pass 21 Feb 2025 92,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device working backwards

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 89,197 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 88,107 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,204 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp level device working but wrong way round up is down

Fail 12 Nov 2021 81,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp level device working but wrong way round up is down

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,352 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point block missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer and inner walls cracked / perishing (dated 2013) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,748 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 67,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 46,009 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,714 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 30,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 30,379 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,727 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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LS59 MLE is a 2009 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS59 MLE, 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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What year was LS59 MLE registered?

LS59 MLE is a 2009 Mercedes A160, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is LS59 MLE safe to buy?

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