MOT Status
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112,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Nearside side repeater inoperative message on but side repeater working good
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres tread low
rear tyres mishappened
How Reliable is the Mercedes A160?
Based on 4,209 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS12 BBU is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 LS12 BBU, 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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LS12 BBU is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 23 April 2012.
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