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A12 XLM

2020 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,487 mi
Last recorded64,487 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class27,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 64,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,445 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 53,197 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 74,744 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 67,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,807 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 23,563 miles

exhaust tailpipe hanger splitting

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,213 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 49,541 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 XLM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,455 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 A12 XLM, 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 6 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 XLM registered?

A12 XLM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 2020.

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