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413 ABT

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,348 mi
Last recorded71,348 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration413 ABT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 71,348 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,191 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 55,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Near Flexi As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner Arch As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,748 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 43,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,962 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 29,487 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 27,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,756 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,745 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 18,136 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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413 ABT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 413 ABT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 413 ABT registered?

413 ABT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is 413 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 413 ABT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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