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WL59 HGG

2009 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,675 mi
Last recorded25,675 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes A16050,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 HGG
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 25,675 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 25,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 24,662 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2022 24,058 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 23,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 22,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 21,829 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted

windscreen washers poor

Pass 20 Nov 2018 20,856 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 19,935 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 19 Nov 2016 18,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 17,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 16,810 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 15,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 14,588 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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WL59 HGG is a 2009 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WL59 HGG, 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.

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WL59 HGG is a 2009 Mercedes A160, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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