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8T14899

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,684 mi
Last recorded49,684 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8T14899
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,582 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 45,582 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,952 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 40,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 37,021 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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8T14899 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 8T14899, 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 8T14899 registered?

8T14899 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is 8T14899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8T14899 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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