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A20 VAW

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,076 mi
Last recorded68,076 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,076 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mount rear lower arms. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 59,816 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,540 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 51,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 42,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 13 May 2021 29,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 28,989 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 28,989 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 26,623 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 21,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,734 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,441 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A20 VAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A20 VAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A20 VAW?

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What year was A20 VAW registered?

A20 VAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is A20 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VAW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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