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A18 MJJ

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 85,950 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 83,010 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 77,497 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,074 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,065 miles

Central Lower exhaust silencer corroded perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 50,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,676 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 43,676 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 38,648 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 38,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 31,809 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,344 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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A18 MJJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A18 MJJ, 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 A18 MJJ registered?

A18 MJJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is A18 MJJ safe to buy?

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