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DG58 EHY

2008 Mercedes A160

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,696 mi
Last recorded89,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes A16076,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 EHY
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 81,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2022 81,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 80,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 80,677 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,228 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,821 miles

Front knock from front suspension

tow bar damaged and rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2018 72,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front knock from front suspension

tow bar damaged and rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,882 miles

Rear tow bar damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 69,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear tow bar damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 65,549 miles

Front brake pads and discs are wearing low

N/s front tyre is wearing low

O/s front tyre has cuts around the tread ans is wearing low

Rear bumper has damage around tow bar

Rear suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2016 65,549 miles

Front brake pads and discs are wearing low

N/s front tyre is wearing low

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

O/s front tyre has cuts around the tread ans is wearing low

Rear bumper has damage around tow bar

Rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,904 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,691 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 36,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,851 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 24,503 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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DG58 EHY is a 2008 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 76,228 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 DG58 EHY, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG58 EHY is a 2008 Mercedes A160, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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