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NL12 VYF

2012 Mercedes A160

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,635 mi
Last recorded58,635 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VYF
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 58,635 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 56,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 55,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,090 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,000 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 5 Jun 2018 39,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in

Fail 29 Mar 2016 27,156 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance in mirror LED unit (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in

Fail 30 Mar 2015 22,123 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

incorrectly spaced number plates stored in boot compartment.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,123 miles

incorrectly spaced number plates stored in boot compartment.

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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NL12 VYF is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL12 VYF, 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 NL12 VYF registered?

NL12 VYF is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is NL12 VYF safe to buy?

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