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KM05 JSY

2005 Mercedes A160

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,591 mi
Last recorded110,591 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes A16060,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 JSY
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,591 miles

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

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

under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2018 110,591 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,447 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under trays fitted blocking views

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,429 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,139 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,791 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,281 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to show age cracks + offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside door mirror as been repaired

Fail 29 Oct 2012 38,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear tyre starting to show age cracks + offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside door mirror as been repaired

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,348 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 30,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 23,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,676 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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KM05 JSY is a 2005 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 60,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM05 JSY, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM05 JSY registered?

KM05 JSY is a 2005 Mercedes A160, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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