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YC11 EFW

2011 Mercedes A160

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,745 mi
Last recorded82,745 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes A16041,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 EFW
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 82,745 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Nov 2024 77,118 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,410 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,111 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,697 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,180 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 34,891 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,454 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,672 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 17,203 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 17,203 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on

runflat indicator lamp on

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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YC11 EFW is a 2011 Mercedes A160 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YC11 EFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC11 EFW registered?

YC11 EFW is a 2011 Mercedes A160, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 EFW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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