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896 DON

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,362 mi
Last recorded44,362 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration896 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 44,362 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 41,345 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 39,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 37,211 miles

Offside side repeater damage

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 36,425 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 36,146 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 35,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 31,724 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 31,724 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,935 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 23,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 19,710 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 14,391 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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896 DON is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 896 DON, 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 896 DON registered?

896 DON is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is 896 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 896 DON shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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