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294 JON

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,699 mi
Last recorded27,699 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration294 JON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 27,699 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 25,837 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 25,247 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 22,377 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 21,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 21,254 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 21,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed crackage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 15 May 2020 20,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 20,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 19,427 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 18,093 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 17,546 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,769 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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294 JON is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 294 JON, 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 294 JON registered?

294 JON is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is 294 JON safe to buy?

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