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AB02 CAR

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,480 mi
Last recorded52,480 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 CAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 52,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 49,560 miles

parking brake o/s/r slower to apply than o/s/r

Fail 18 Jun 2025 49,552 miles

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

parking brake o/s/r slower to apply than o/s/r

Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,729 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 42,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,338 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,693 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 33,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Separated from back plate , inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 22 May 2018 29,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,757 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 25,757 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AB02 CAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel 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 AB02 CAR, 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 AB02 CAR registered?

AB02 CAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is AB02 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB02 CAR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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