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25 BC

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,329 mi
Last recorded57,329 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 BC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 57,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,689 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 50,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 47,823 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 47,822 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 44,036 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 41,042 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 31,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,833 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 21,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 16,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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25 BC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 25 BC, 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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25 BC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is 25 BC safe to buy?

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