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X124 MFL

2000 Mercedes A160

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,395 mi
Last recorded45,395 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes A16058,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX124 MFL
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 45,395 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi brake pipes cracking and perishing marked) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front shock absorbers have slight misting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 45,394 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation rear footbrake no effort (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi brake pipes cracking and perishing marked) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front shock absorbers have slight misting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 41,676 miles

frot subframe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,655 miles

sub frames corroding badly

Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,961 miles

center exhaust silencer heavily corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,722 miles

all tyre pressures low (n/s/r lowest)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,309 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 39,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded serving flexible hose via inner wing portal . (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,966 miles

center silencer badly age corroded / rusted but intact and not leaking .

Fail 18 Oct 2014 38,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center silencer badly age corroded / rusted but intact and not leaking .

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,656 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 32,656 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 30,700 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,700 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,516 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,980 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,635 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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X124 MFL is a 2000 Mercedes A160 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,441 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 X124 MFL, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes A160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X124 MFL is a 2000 Mercedes A160, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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