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Y884 LRX

2001 Mercedes A160

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,488 mi
Last recorded64,488 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes A16059,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY884 LRX
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,488 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2007 61,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,418 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 53,418 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 48,215 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 48,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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Y884 LRX is a 2001 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y884 LRX, 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 Y884 LRX registered?

Y884 LRX is a 2001 Mercedes A160, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y884 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y884 LRX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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