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WF12 KOV

2012 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,573 mi
Last recorded38,573 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 KOV
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2025 38,573 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 38,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 37,303 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 35,345 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2020 34,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 32,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 May 2018 31,604 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 30,541 miles

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

both rear tyres outer sidewall heavily perished 185/65/15/88t

rear service brakes and parking (secondary) brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,887 miles

Rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,556 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,556 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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WF12 KOV is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WF12 KOV, 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 WF12 KOV registered?

WF12 KOV is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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