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20 PAM

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,416 mi
Last recorded43,416 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 PAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 43,416 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 39,541 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 35,360 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 29,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 26,988 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 22,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 18,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 14,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 10,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,278 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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20 PAM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20 PAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 20 PAM registered?

20 PAM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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