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1 EWN

2012 Mercedes A Class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,245 mi
Last recorded41,245 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A Class42,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 EWN
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 41,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,724 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 38,724 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 36,376 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 36,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,121 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 29,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,373 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 26,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front inner brake pads wearing slightly thin

Pass 7 Mar 2019 19,705 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 14,428 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 14,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 10,201 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 10,201 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 9,971 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 8,745 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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1 EWN is a 2012 Mercedes A Class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 42,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 EWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes A Class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 EWN registered?

1 EWN is a 2012 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is 1 EWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 EWN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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