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V639 UVY

2000 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,280 mi
Last recorded99,280 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes A16058,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV639 UVY
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 99,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,660 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 98,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,193 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 96,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2009 83,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,712 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 79,516 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2007 79,531 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2007 75,931 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,605 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 69,367 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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V639 UVY is a 2000 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,441 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 V639 UVY, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes A160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V639 UVY registered?

V639 UVY is a 2000 Mercedes A160, first registered on 15 January 2000.

Is V639 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V639 UVY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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