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KU12 EXL

2012 Mercedes A160

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,687 mi
Last recorded40,687 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 EXL
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 40,687 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 40,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,867 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 37,867 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 35,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 35,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 31,957 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,072 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 27,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,547 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 22,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,470 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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KU12 EXL is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KU12 EXL, 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

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What year was KU12 EXL registered?

KU12 EXL is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is KU12 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 EXL shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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