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LT52 XME

2002 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,720 mi
Last recorded85,720 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes A16067,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 XME
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,720 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 85,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 78,184 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,268 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 73,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,525 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 68,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,597 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,333 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,988 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 51,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,058 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,947 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 32,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,883 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,419 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,132 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 13,799 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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LT52 XME is a 2002 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT52 XME, 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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What year was LT52 XME registered?

LT52 XME is a 2002 Mercedes A160, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LT52 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT52 XME shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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