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LN12 DVP

2012 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,941 mi
Last recorded74,941 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 DVP
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 74,941 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 74,922 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 70,081 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 70,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 67,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 62,360 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 62,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,961 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,964 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,314 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,397 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,624 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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LN12 DVP is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 LN12 DVP, 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 LN12 DVP registered?

LN12 DVP is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is LN12 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 DVP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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