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EK12 UHD

2012 Mercedes A160

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,603 mi
Last recorded18,603 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UHD
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 18,603 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 16,472 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 16,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 14,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 14,507 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 14,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 14,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 13,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 13,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 10,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 6,217 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 22 May 2017 3,253 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall has small cut

Pass 25 May 2016 1,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 1,035 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 UHD 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 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 EK12 UHD, 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 EK12 UHD registered?

EK12 UHD is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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