MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz A 160
12 vehicles · 158 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Mercedes-benz A 160 vehicles and 158 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 160 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,734 miles.
12
Vehicles
158
MOT tests
4,468
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz A 160 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A 160 MOT tests:
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Other42%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Identification & plates6%
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Visibility5%
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Body & structure5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Mercedes-benz A 160 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 92% |
| 4 | 14 | 93% |
| 5 | 16 | 75% |
| 6 | 16 | 81% |
| 7 | 16 | 75% |
| 8 | 17 | 65% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 8 | 62% |
| 11 | 9 | 67% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Mercedes-benz A 160 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A 160 MOT tests:
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (9 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
Mercedes-benz A 160 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 19,573 |
| 2017 | 5 | 41 | 80% | 52,748 |
| 2010 | 2 | 39 | 67% | 93,215 |
| 2009 | 2 | 32 | 88% | 40,274 |
| 2003 | 1 | 24 | 71% | 76,496 |
Mercedes-benz A 160 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Mercedes-benz A 160 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A 160 MOT issues are:
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).
The typical Mercedes-benz A 160 in our data has covered around
59,734 miles.
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