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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade

1 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,100 miles.

1
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
5,074
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade MOT tests:

  • Other43%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Visibility7%
  • Brakes7%

Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
4250%
61100%
71100%
8250%
91100%
101100%
111100%
121100%
131100%
141100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged both side (215.45.R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (1 times)
  5. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)

Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 13 85% 71,100

Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged both side (215.45.R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz A160 advantgrade in our data has covered around 71,100 miles.

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