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A227 FAY

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,047 mi
Last recorded44,047 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA227 FAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 44,047 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 41,720 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 39,384 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 36,438 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,040 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 31,274 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 30,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 28,423 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 28,420 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,525 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,445 miles

offside rear tyre feathered.

rear tyres perishing.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 22,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre feathered.

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 18,584 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 13,791 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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A227 FAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 A227 FAY, 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 A227 FAY registered?

A227 FAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is A227 FAY safe to buy?

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