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RV59 AOB

2009 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,843 mi
Last recorded93,843 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes A16050,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 AOB
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 93,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 90,906 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,071 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 88,071 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,818 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,199 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 76,054 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,853 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,351 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 46,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2017 46,631 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,246 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 24,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 25,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,677 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 20,626 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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RV59 AOB is a 2009 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV59 AOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 AOB registered?

RV59 AOB is a 2009 Mercedes A160, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is RV59 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 AOB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV59 AOB have outstanding finance?

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