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GK12 VNC

2012 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,583 mi
Last recorded112,583 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 VNC
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 112,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 110,094 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 110,094 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,877 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,295 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 94,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner & outer edges. Recommend replacement. 185/65x15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,693 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 80,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,461 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,906 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,135 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,261 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,261 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s sill panel corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,515 miles

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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GK12 VNC 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 92.9%.

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 GK12 VNC, 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 GK12 VNC registered?

GK12 VNC is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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