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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes A160. Check any A160 by registration number below.

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73.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.2%

vs Mercedes Avg

5

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mercedes A160 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes A160 has an average MOT pass rate of 73.5%, which is 4.2 percentage points below the Mercedes brand average of 77.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your A160 on the road.

Before buying a used Mercedes A160, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes A160 performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 162 vehicles

80.2%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

17.7%

2011

Based on 117 vehicles

73.5%Average
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

27.7%

2010

Based on 172 vehicles

72.1%Average
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

20.4%

2009

Based on 67 vehicles

64.2%Below Average
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

60.0%

0

Based on 274 vehicles

77.7%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

4.3%

Rear Offside

3.7%

Offside

3.1%

Other Mercedes Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes models.

Mercedes 316cdi

94.7% pass rate

Mercedes 207d

71.4% pass rate

Mercedes Hymer

76.6% pass rate

Mercedes 609d

66.7% pass rate

Mercedes Ml 250

80.5% pass rate

Mercedes SLS

93.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes A160

Mercedes A160 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes A160 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes A160?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes A160 is 73.5% compared to the Mercedes average of 77.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes A160?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes A160 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.5%, the Mercedes A160 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes A160?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes A160?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes A160: 68,019 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used A160 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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