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CV02 MYF

2002 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,617 mi
Last recorded84,617 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes A16067,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 MYF
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 84,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 84,617 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,803 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,502 miles

Nearside Front air pressure low

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage. 195/50/r15v

Nearside Front wheel rim bent

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,438 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres old (4/5 years old) and inner side walls are cracking. Nearside rear in very poor condition.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,717 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres waering on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,053 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 49,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,935 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,743 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 45,743 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,330 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,617 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A160?

Based on 4,209 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,315
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 34
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
Registration plate lamp not working 24
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CV02 MYF is a 2002 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 67,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV02 MYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A160 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes A160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV02 MYF is a 2002 Mercedes A160, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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