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AE12 LJL

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,288 mi
Last recorded26,288 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 LJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,288 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 26,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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AE12 LJL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AE12 LJL, 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 AE12 LJL registered?

AE12 LJL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AE12 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 LJL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE12 LJL have outstanding finance?

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