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HN59 HEJ

2009 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,725 mi
Last recorded136,725 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes A16050,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 HEJ
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 136,725 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 136,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,304 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 126,354 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 21 Nov 2019 126,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 116,308 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 116,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 105,346 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre perished on outside edge

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,832 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,901 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2015 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sills

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,384 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 54,913 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HN59 HEJ is a 2009 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,787 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 HN59 HEJ, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HN59 HEJ is a 2009 Mercedes A160, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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