2012 Mercedes-Benz A160 1.5L Petrol · LA12 WDN
2012 Mercedes-Benz A160 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 83,776 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A160
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA12 WDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 83,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA12 WDN 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-Benz A160 (LA12 WDN) between March 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LA12 WDN Mileage History
- 28/03/202377,578 mi
- 28/03/202480,001 mi+2,423 mi
- 30/07/202582,226 mi+2,225 mi
- 30/07/202582,226 mi
- 05/08/202683,776 mi+1,550 mi
Average of roughly 1,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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