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SB61 LZE

2012 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,388 mi
Last recorded68,388 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 LZE
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 66,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,456 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 64,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

steering is notchy

Pass 20 Mar 2023 62,143 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,824 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 58,839 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 58,839 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,806 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,560 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 18 Oct 2018 50,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,394 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 39,516 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 34,645 miles

bonnet safety catch damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2015 34,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet safety catch damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2014 29,389 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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SB61 LZE is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB61 LZE, 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 SB61 LZE registered?

SB61 LZE is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is SB61 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 LZE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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