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A12 DWT

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,052 mi
Last recorded86,052 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 86,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 73,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 46,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 34,844 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 34,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 DWT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 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 DWT, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 DWT registered?

A12 DWT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2018.

Is A12 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 DWT shows 7 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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