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AA11 NEW

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,209 mi
Last recorded45,209 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA11 NEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 45,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 42,855 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 42,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible headlight bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 42,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible headlight bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 39,198 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 39,195 miles

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

LONG TRAVEL HANDBRAKE

Pass 12 Jan 2023 36,270 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 33,431 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 31,632 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 30,345 miles

Central Rear cant fully inspect seat belt due to seat cover fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2020 30,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear cant fully inspect seat belt due to seat cover fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 28,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 28,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 26,632 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,788 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 19,562 miles

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

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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AA11 NEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AA11 NEW, 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 AA11 NEW registered?

AA11 NEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AA11 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA11 NEW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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