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S386 LBW

1999 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1575cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,745 mi
Last recorded173,745 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes A16075,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 LBW
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,575cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 173,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 173,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 158,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 135,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 121,693 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 121,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S386 LBW is a 1999 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,575cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 75,864 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 S386 LBW, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes A160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S386 LBW registered?

S386 LBW is a 1999 Mercedes A160, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S386 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S386 LBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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