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PX12 FKH

2012 Mercedes A160

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,408 mi
Last recorded113,408 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 FKH
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 113,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 93,964 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs, corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 90,547 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level to high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs, corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,235 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 68,235 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 64,219 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,940 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 48,940 miles

Emissions not tested oil level on min (7.3.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 35,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,357 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,327 miles

n/s/f wiper smears screen slightly

oil resedue around gearbox area

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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PX12 FKH is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 PX12 FKH, 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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PX12 FKH is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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