MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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