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HN61 XFD

2012 Mercedes A160

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,042 mi
Last recorded64,042 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 XFD
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 64,042 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Dec 2024 58,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 54,258 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 49,625 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 49,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,348 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,258 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads look deteriorated/been hot (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 35,888 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 35,888 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Material separating (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,944 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 23,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 19,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,589 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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HN61 XFD is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 XFD, 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 XFD is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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