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KR59 ELH

2009 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,520 mi
Last recorded80,520 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes A16050,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 ELH
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,882 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

tps light on

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2012 24,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,352 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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KR59 ELH is a 2009 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR59 ELH, 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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What year was KR59 ELH registered?

KR59 ELH is a 2009 Mercedes A160, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is KR59 ELH safe to buy?

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