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BF12 OGS

2012 Mercedes A160

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,460 mi
Last recorded49,460 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OGS
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 49,460 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 46,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need changing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need changing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 42,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 37,638 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 34,282 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,640 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 28,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 25,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,200 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 19,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,482 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 14,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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BF12 OGS is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BF12 OGS, 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 BF12 OGS registered?

BF12 OGS is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is BF12 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OGS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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