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LS12 BAA

2012 Mercedes A160

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 BAA
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 84,837 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 84,828 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,931 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 63,189 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,927 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,376 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,344 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 44,952 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 44,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,007 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,019 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 38,018 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,894 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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LS12 BAA is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS12 BAA, 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 LS12 BAA registered?

LS12 BAA is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is LS12 BAA safe to buy?

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