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YF61 EFC

2012 Mercedes A160

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,054 mi
Last recorded96,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A16041,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 EFC
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 96,054 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tailgate struts inoperative

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jan 2026 96,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tailgate struts inoperative

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,343 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 89,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 81,673 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 81,671 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,008 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 74,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,109 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 67,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 63,027 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 59,222 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 53,707 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 47,764 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 47,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 41,034 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 33,187 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,288 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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YF61 EFC is a 2012 Mercedes A160 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YF61 EFC, 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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YF61 EFC is a 2012 Mercedes A160, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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