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LS61 OUU

2011 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,772 mi
Last recorded41,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 OUU
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 41,772 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 40,282 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 40,211 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 36,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 36,432 miles

Accident damage n/s body

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 35,876 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 35,610 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 35,610 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,105 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,360 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,711 miles

Front brake discs minor lip

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer/wearing inner edge/cracked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight knock from lower steering column

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,288 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LS61 OUU 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 85.7%.

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 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 LS61 OUU, 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 LS61 OUU registered?

LS61 OUU is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is LS61 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 OUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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