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A1 DGF

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,703 mi
Last recorded44,703 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 44,703 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 37,021 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,381 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 36,381 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 35,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 34,272 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 31,969 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 30,126 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 30,126 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining detached from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 28,316 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 26,247 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 26,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 23,340 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm depth

Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,504 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 17,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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A1 DGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A1 DGF, 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 A1 DGF registered?

A1 DGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is A1 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 DGF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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