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A12 DHS

2011 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,545 mi
Last recorded96,545 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class48,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 96,545 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,749 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 92,773 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 92,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake cable (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,641 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 90,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,096 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,449 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 78,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 64,553 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,053 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,505 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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A12 DHS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,221 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 A12 DHS, 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 15 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 A12 DHS registered?

A12 DHS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is A12 DHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 DHS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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