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47 EJ

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,603 mi
Last recorded39,603 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

Registration47 EJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 39,603 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 39,603 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 34,801 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Jun 2025 34,801 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2024 31,937 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 28,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 27,291 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 25,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,448 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

nearside front suspension arm bush has play

offside rear brake pad lining insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2018 22,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,356 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 13,510 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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47 EJ 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 47 EJ, 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 47 EJ registered?

47 EJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is 47 EJ safe to buy?

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