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J32893

2001 Mercedes A160

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,381 mi
Last recorded36,381 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 2001 Mercedes A16059,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ32893
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,381 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 36,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J32893 is a 2001 Mercedes A160 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 59,847 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J32893, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes A160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J32893 registered?

J32893 is a 2001 Mercedes A160, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is J32893 safe to buy?

The MOT history for J32893 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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