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YD10 VSE

2010 Mercedes A160

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,492 mi
Last recorded76,492 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD10 VSE
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 76,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 71,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 71,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 66,698 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,105 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 54,280 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 47,951 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,866 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre Perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 41,866 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre Perished

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,998 miles

Front both tyre perised

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 26,954 miles

nearside front tyre perishing outer wall

offside front tyre perishing outer wall

Fail 5 Feb 2016 26,954 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing outer wall

offside front tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,358 miles

centre seatbelt cas damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 12,163 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 8,923 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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YD10 VSE is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD10 VSE, 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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YD10 VSE is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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