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AD61 VFE

2012 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,021 mi
Last recorded26,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VFE
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 26,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 19,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 12,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 12,068 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 11,985 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 11,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 11,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 11,633 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 11,355 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 11,104 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 10,680 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD61 VFE is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AD61 VFE, 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 AD61 VFE registered?

AD61 VFE is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is AD61 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 VFE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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