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HN61 UUB

2012 Mercedes A160

Grey Diesel 1869cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,661 mi
Last recorded70,661 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 UUB
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,869cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 70,661 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light x2 os / ns (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,491 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 63,449 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osr / nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,990 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 53,621 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 53,621 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,625 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 49,841 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,546 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,069 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 33,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,325 miles

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

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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HN61 UUB is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,869cc 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 HN61 UUB, 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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HN61 UUB is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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