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EF12 JSY

2012 Mercedes A160

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,266 mi
Last recorded37,266 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 JSY
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 37,266 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 31,957 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 31,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 30,889 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 30,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 30,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 28,391 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 19,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,049 miles

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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EF12 JSY is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF12 JSY, 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 EF12 JSY registered?

EF12 JSY is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is EF12 JSY safe to buy?

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