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MJ12 MYD

2012 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,743 mi
Last recorded44,743 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 MYD
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 44,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 44,177 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 43,009 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,125 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 38,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 36,690 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 31,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 24,622 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 21,352 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,728 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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MJ12 MYD is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJ12 MYD, 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 MJ12 MYD registered?

MJ12 MYD is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is MJ12 MYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 MYD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ12 MYD have outstanding finance?

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