Mercedes A160
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 408 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
408
Model Years
2009 to 2012
Years Covered
4
About the Mercedes A160
The Mercedes A160 was MOT tested 408 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2009 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 87,750 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 60,693 miles.
Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the A160 is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes A160 by Year
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Questions about the Mercedes A160
Is the Mercedes A160 reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2009 to 2012), the Mercedes A160 averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 408 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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