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KN12 WYR

2012 Mercedes A160

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,353 mi
Last recorded62,353 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 WYR
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 62,353 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 62,350 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,103 miles

Offside mirror slightly insecure

underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,879 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2023 52,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,057 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 47,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,039 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 41,039 miles

Front Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Damaged,fouling the anti roll bar (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 35,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,032 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2018 32,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,461 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,563 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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KN12 WYR is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN12 WYR, 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 KN12 WYR registered?

KN12 WYR is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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