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Y982 KAR

2001 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes A16059,847 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 KAR
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 16 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 14 Jun 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located BOTTOM PLASTIC MOUNT BROKEN (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 14 Jul 2016

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

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Front NAIL IN TYRE

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Front NAIL IN TYRE

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 15 Jun 2015

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 107,803 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 107,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,712 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,996 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,662 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 62,873 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,295 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 54,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y982 KAR is a 2001 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y982 KAR, 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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Y982 KAR is a 2001 Mercedes A160, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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