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143 ARM

2012 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

4,558 mi
Last recorded4,558 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Unknown77,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration143 ARM
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 4,558 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 19,830 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing age related cracking/perishing in sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 4,448 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,806 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 15,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 4,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 14,639 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 14,585 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 4,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres are 11 years old

Fail 16 Dec 2022 4,113 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres are 11 years old

Pass 6 Jun 2022 13,588 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 3,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 11,160 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 3,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 9,140 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 3,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 7,335 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 2,940 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 2,737 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 2,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 2,221 miles

Emissions too low to register.

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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143 ARM is a 2012 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 77,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 143 ARM registered?

143 ARM is a 2012 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is 143 ARM safe to buy?

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