Mercedes Benz A 160 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz A 160. Check any A 160 by registration number below.

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93.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.6%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz A 160 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz A 160 has an average MOT pass rate of 93.8%, which is 3.6 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the A 160 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the A 160 is around 73,522 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used A 160, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz A 160, 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 Benz A 160 performs at MOT across different model years.

2017

Based on 75 vehicles

96.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2012

Based on 229 vehicles

98.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2011

Based on 634 vehicles

96.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

2010

Based on 1,074 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

2009

Based on 748 vehicles

97.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

Mileage at 10yr

132k mi

2008

Based on 333 vehicles

94.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

71k mi

Mileage at 10yr

134k mi

2007

Based on 344 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2006

Based on 427 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

100k mi

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2005

Based on 438 vehicles

94.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Mileage at 10yr

145k mi

2004

Based on 339 vehicles

92.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

Mileage at 10yr

148k mi

2003

Based on 474 vehicles

93.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

130k mi

2002

Based on 714 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

134k mi

2001

Based on 912 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

122k mi

2000

Based on 1,219 vehicles

91.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

125k mi

1999

Based on 2,137 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

125k mi

1998

Based on 2,431 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

133k mi

1997

Based on 319 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz A 160

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2006 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used A 160.

At 3 Years

100,296

miles

At 5 Years

73,522

miles

At 10 Years

139,398

miles

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz A 160

Mercedes Benz A 160 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz A 160 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz A 160?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz A 160 is 93.8% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. 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 Benz A 160?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz A 160 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 93.8%, the Mercedes Benz A 160 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz A 160?

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 Benz A 160?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz A 160: 66,381 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used A 160 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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