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LR12 XBN

2012 Mercedes A160

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,259 mi
Last recorded83,259 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 XBN
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 83,259 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,077 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 15 Mar 2024 69,159 miles

rear pads not easily visible

Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,778 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,358 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 49,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack on sidewalls and in tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,414 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 41,474 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall poor

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 39,052 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,097 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 36,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LR12 XBN is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,500cc 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 LR12 XBN, 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 LR12 XBN registered?

LR12 XBN is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is LR12 XBN safe to buy?

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