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A4 XUF

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,428 mi
Last recorded52,428 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 45,360 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 40,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 40,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 34,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 32,023 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 31,704 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 27,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 26,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,942 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,901 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,764 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a puncture

Offside parking brake slow to retract

Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,562 miles

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)

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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A4 XUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A4 XUF, 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 A4 XUF registered?

A4 XUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is A4 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 XUF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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