Mercedes A160
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,991 cc
LS12 BBUMOT history
LS12 BBU is a blue diesel Mercedes A160 first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 112,349 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,624 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 BBU
- 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
- 23 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 BBU was last recorded at 112,349 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,558 miles · 25 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,791 miles
- Average per year
- 6,624 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,349 miles
- 2025 – 110,558 miles
- 2024 – 106,893 miles
- 2023 – 101,789 miles
- 2022 – 92,632 miles
- 2021 – 86,189 miles
- 2019 – 78,161 miles
- 2018 – 66,805 miles
- 2017 – 59,457 miles
- 2016 – 49,544 miles
- 2015 – 40,736 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,349 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,349 miles (+1,791)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 112,349 miles
- Test number
- 562559974271
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass110,558 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 110,558 miles
- Test number
- 130543032881
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail110,553 miles (+3,660)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,553 miles
- Test number
- 635281184282
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,893 miles (+5,104)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 106,893 miles
- Test number
- 647136599749
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass101,789 miles (+9,157)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 101,789 miles
- Test number
- 645801553689
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Nearside side repeater inoperative message on but side repeater working good
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Pass92,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 92,632 miles
- Test number
- 729497655743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,632 miles (+6,443)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,632 miles
- Test number
- 158941015736
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass86,189 miles (+8,028)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 86,189 miles
- Test number
- 526405404093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,161 miles (+11,356)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 78,161 miles
- Test number
- 523066551427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 66,805 miles
- Test number
- 397247063168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,800 miles (+7,343)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,800 miles
- Test number
- 769847799107
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass59,457 miles (+9,913)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 59,457 miles
- Test number
- 919334195332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,544 miles (+8,808)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 49,544 miles
- Test number
- 975542663393
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass40,736 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 40,736 miles
- Test number
- 568517895033
- NoteFront tyres tread low
- NoteRear tyres mishappened
Questions about LS12 BBU
- Does LS12 BBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BBU is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 BBU?
- The MOT on LS12 BBU is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 BBU done?
- LS12 BBU was recorded at 112,349 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,624 miles a year.
- Has LS12 BBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 BBU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 BBU 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 BBU find?
- LS12 BBU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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