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VA61 FNZ

2012 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,699 mi
Last recorded36,699 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 FNZ
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 36,699 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 36,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 36,039 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 32,271 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 28,827 miles

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

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

minor corrosion front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2022 27,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 27,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 26,527 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 25,924 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 23,131 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 21,047 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 18,073 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 15,495 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 12,257 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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VA61 FNZ is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 VA61 FNZ, 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 VA61 FNZ registered?

VA61 FNZ is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is VA61 FNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA61 FNZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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