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SY61 NSV

2011 Mercedes A160

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,304 mi
Last recorded160,304 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 NSV
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 160,304 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 160,274 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 120,744 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 120,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 84,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 73,009 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 73,008 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 71,539 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 71,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,714 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 68,714 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,837 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck damp

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear various points (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear various points (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear various points (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake disc showing signs of over heating

Nearside Front brake pads showing more wear than offside front

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear various points (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front wheel slightly stiff to rotate due to brake pads possibly sticking in carrier

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,727 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,629 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,180 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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SY61 NSV is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SY61 NSV, 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 SY61 NSV registered?

SY61 NSV is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is SY61 NSV safe to buy?

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