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PK61 FWX

2012 Mercedes A160

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,148 mi
Last recorded76,148 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 FWX
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 76,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 76,148 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Feb 2025 74,452 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 72,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2022 71,814 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 68,866 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 64,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,357 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 55,357 miles

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,167 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,168 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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PK61 FWX is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel 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 PK61 FWX, 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 PK61 FWX registered?

PK61 FWX is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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