CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN10 XSX

2010 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,040 mi
Last recorded42,040 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 XSX
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 42,040 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 40,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 39,091 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,583 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 36,447 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 36,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 35,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 34,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 33,027 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 31,112 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 31,071 miles

Under-trays fitted

BOTH rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,059 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 30,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,202 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,369 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,547 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
Full Mercedes A160 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN10 XSX is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN10 XSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN10 XSX?

You can check the full history of VN10 XSX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN10 XSX registered?

VN10 XSX is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 29 May 2010.

Is VN10 XSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN10 XSX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN10 XSX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN10 XSX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.