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AF12 HMV

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,840 mi
Last recorded87,840 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 87,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 87,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 77,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,172 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,933 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,804 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on edges and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,382 miles

Nearside Front foglight has become detached

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,716 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,769 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 32,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear small cuts

Pass 9 Feb 2016 28,393 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,908 miles

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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AF12 HMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 AF12 HMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 HMV registered?

AF12 HMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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