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A1 UKB

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,624 mi
Last recorded69,624 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 69,624 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 69,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 65,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 62,325 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 51,899 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 48,405 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 48,405 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 46,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 25,768 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 22,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,198 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,196 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 13,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

A1 UKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is A1 UKB safe to buy?

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