2012 Mercedes A160CDI Avantgarde SE CVT 0.1L Heavy oil · J44 MBB
2012 Mercedes A160CDI Avantgarde SE CVT (0.1L, heavy oil). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 56,867 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A160CDI AVANTGARDE SE CVT
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 0.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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J44 MBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2025
- 56,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J44 MBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes A160Cdi Avantgarde Se Cvt (J44 MBB) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J44 MBB Mileage History
- 05/09/202251,238 mi
- 12/10/202353,574 mi+2,336 mi
- 24/10/202455,624 mi+2,050 mi
- 01/11/202455,683 mi+59 mi
- 12/10/202556,867 mi+1,184 mi
Average of roughly 1,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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