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LP61 OJM

2012 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,492 mi
Last recorded57,492 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 OJM
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 57,492 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 55,642 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 55,642 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 53,071 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,034 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,725 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,003 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,735 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 43,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 41,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,805 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,491 miles

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)

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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LP61 OJM 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 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 LP61 OJM, 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 LP61 OJM registered?

LP61 OJM is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LP61 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP61 OJM 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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