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VA10 CXY

2010 Mercedes A160

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,429 mi
Last recorded72,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 CXY
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,429 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 66,174 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 59,900 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,918 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,373 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Fail 11 Jun 2022 49,373 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,992 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 42,987 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 40,164 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,495 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 40,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 27,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,325 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 14,082 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 14,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VA10 CXY is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 VA10 CXY, 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 VA10 CXY registered?

VA10 CXY is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 20 July 2010.

Is VA10 CXY safe to buy?

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