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EK12 CZM

2012 Mercedes A160

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,431 mi
Last recorded76,431 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 CZM
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,431 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 73,157 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 66,877 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,548 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,396 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 43,693 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 43,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 23,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,177 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 17,495 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,377 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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EK12 CZM is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK12 CZM, 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

How do I check the history of EK12 CZM?

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What year was EK12 CZM registered?

EK12 CZM is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EK12 CZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 CZM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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