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PJ10 XKW

2010 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,151 mi
Last recorded46,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 XKW
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 46,151 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 34,774 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 34,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 24,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin min (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 20,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 19,321 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 19,321 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 18,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 17,061 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 17,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Bonnet release catch seized (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 16,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 16,360 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet release catch seized (8.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 15,166 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,425 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 14,425 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,837 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,624 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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PJ10 XKW is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 49,370 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 PJ10 XKW, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ10 XKW is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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