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AF12 UVD

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,016 mi
Last recorded42,016 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 42,016 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 41,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 41,127 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 41,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 37,321 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 37,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 35,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 32,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,570 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,046 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 19,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,319 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 13,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 8,882 miles

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 UVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF12 UVD, 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

How do I check the history of AF12 UVD?

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What year was AF12 UVD registered?

AF12 UVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AF12 UVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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