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BU12 YYT

2012 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,599 mi
Last recorded50,599 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YYT
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 50,599 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 46,253 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,607 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 40,318 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 36,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 35,984 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 35,984 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 33,276 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,890 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,372 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 29,368 miles

Headlamp insecure Both (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BU12 YYT is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 BU12 YYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU12 YYT registered?

BU12 YYT is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BU12 YYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 YYT 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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