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WJ12 AEE

2012 Mercedes A160

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,542 mi
Last recorded65,542 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 AEE
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 65,542 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 65,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 60,902 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 56,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 51,674 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 46,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,836 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 33,190 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 33,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 30,248 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,352 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Offside front mirror insecure, and glass is broken

Fail 1 Mar 2016 19,352 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Both side repeaters (6.1.C.1)

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Offside front mirror insecure, and glass is broken

Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,974 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)

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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WJ12 AEE is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ12 AEE, 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 WJ12 AEE registered?

WJ12 AEE is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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