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T76 YKE

1999 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,401 mi
Last recorded108,401 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes A16075,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT76 YKE
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,401 miles

excessive corrosion in n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill / door shut panels not within 30 cm of seat belt or suspension mountings

exhaust heavily corroded on centre box outer casing

Fail 17 Mar 2015 108,393 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

excessive corrosion in n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill / door shut panels not within 30 cm of seat belt or suspension mountings

exhaust heavily corroded on centre box outer casing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,486 miles

corrosion in n/s/r inner bodywork / sill panel

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,217 miles

small hole in nsr inner wing caused by corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,206 miles

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,633 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,852 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 63,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,695 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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T76 YKE is a 1999 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 T76 YKE, 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 T76 YKE registered?

T76 YKE is a 1999 Mercedes A160, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T76 YKE safe to buy?

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