Mercedes A160

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,991 cc

LS12 BAAMOT history

LS12 BAA is a blue diesel Mercedes A160 first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LS12 BAA blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,743 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
A160
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BAA was last recorded at 104,743 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 10,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,441 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,302 miles
Average per year
6,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,743 miles
  • 2025 – 94,441 miles
  • 2024 – 84,837 miles
  • 2023 – 74,931 miles
  • 2022 – 63,189 miles
  • 2021 – 51,927 miles
  • 2020 – 49,376 miles
  • 2019 – 46,344 miles
  • 2018 – 44,952 miles
  • 2017 – 42,184 miles
  • 2016 – 40,007 miles
  • 2015 – 38,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,743 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,743 miles (+10,302)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,743 miles
    Test number
    155351598817
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  2. Pass94,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,441 miles
    Test number
    347726519390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail94,441 miles (+9,604)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,441 miles
    Test number
    589551458457
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass84,837 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,837 miles
    Test number
    574803472567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,828 miles (+9,897)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    400068926825
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass74,931 miles (+11,742)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,931 miles
    Test number
    120807892843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,189 miles (+11,262)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,189 miles
    Test number
    859194313407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,927 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,927 miles
    Test number
    950895836713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,376 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    733510866948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,344 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    733440139068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    174120595653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,952 miles (+2,768)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    256919073147
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass42,184 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    571821990664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,007 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,007 miles
    Test number
    275911433111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    104545212310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,018 miles (+8,124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,018 miles
    Test number
    637471143431
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass29,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    796275655020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BAA

Does LS12 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BAA is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BAA?
The MOT on LS12 BAA is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BAA done?
LS12 BAA was recorded at 104,743 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,511 miles a year.
Has LS12 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BAA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BAA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 BAA find?
LS12 BAA passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust box corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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