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A160 AMG

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,362 mi
Last recorded85,362 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA160 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 85,362 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 84,242 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 82,503 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,211 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,720 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smearing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,786 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,606 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,827 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,399 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,387 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 51,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 41,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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A160 AMG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A160 AMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A160 AMG registered?

A160 AMG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is A160 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A160 AMG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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