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38 HK

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,230 mi
Last recorded44,230 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 HK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 44,230 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 42,437 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,183 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2020 33,490 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 33,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,302 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 28,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 24,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,589 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 22,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,177 miles

Two child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,120 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 18,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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38 HK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 38 HK, 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 38 HK registered?

38 HK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is 38 HK safe to buy?

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