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BU12 YXX

2012 Mercedes A160

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,149 mi
Last recorded107,149 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YXX
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 107,149 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 102,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 99,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 104,573 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,093 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 75,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,801 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,301 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 64,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,224 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 10 Mar 2015 36,542 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing uneven

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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BU12 YXX is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 41,382 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 BU12 YXX, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU12 YXX registered?

BU12 YXX is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BU12 YXX safe to buy?

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