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VK12 FEO

2012 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,416 mi
Last recorded20,416 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 FEO
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 20,416 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 20,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 19,169 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 19,169 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 18,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 17,028 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 15,978 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 15,052 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 13,876 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 12,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 11,202 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 9,528 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,308 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 7,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 7,293 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 7,293 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VK12 FEO is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK12 FEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK12 FEO registered?

VK12 FEO is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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