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GL61 WGP

2012 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,297 mi
Last recorded52,297 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 WGP
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 52,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 48,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 43,602 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 43,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 6515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 35,406 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 35,400 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 28,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 24,495 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 19,419 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 19,419 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,944 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 14,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,770 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 14,770 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 14,770 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 9,966 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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GL61 WGP is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GL61 WGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL61 WGP registered?

GL61 WGP is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is GL61 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 WGP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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