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BL61 PPF

2012 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,513 mi
Last recorded109,513 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 PPF
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 109,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 95,549 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 95,509 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 77,196 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 56,391 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 56,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 53,060 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,102 miles

Offside body work damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,748 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 41,447 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 35,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2016 29,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front washer jets weak but clearing windscreen.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak visible at gearbox area.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 29,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front washer jets weak but clearing windscreen.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak visible at gearbox area.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BL61 PPF is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL61 PPF, 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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BL61 PPF is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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