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WP51 YMT

2002 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,025 mi
Last recorded125,025 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes A16067,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 YMT
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 125,025 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,582 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,497 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dip switch faulty.

Some free play in steering column.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 76,947 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dip switch faulty.

Some free play in steering column.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

DANGER DON'T DRIVE THIS VEHICLE!!!!!!

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre pipe hanger corroded and broken off but secure

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 13 Sep 2012 70,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre pipe hanger corroded and broken off but secure

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2010 54,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,957 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,824 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 51,824 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,367 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 27,160 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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WP51 YMT is a 2002 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 67,926 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 WP51 YMT, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes A160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP51 YMT is a 2002 Mercedes A160, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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