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PJ10 ZLN

2010 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,240 mi
Last recorded110,240 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 ZLN
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,240 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 109,667 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 109,665 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,917 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 99,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Nov 2022 89,708 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing and slightly misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,629 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 77,090 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 73,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 69,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 63,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre splitting on outer wall but not through to cord

Pass 11 May 2017 54,816 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 54,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement heat shown on os/f brake disc (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,378 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 39,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,167 miles

Both number plates starting to de-laminate.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZLN is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZLN, 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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What year was PJ10 ZLN registered?

PJ10 ZLN is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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