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AF12 XOP

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,490 mi
Last recorded81,490 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 81,490 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 72,983 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 72,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 65,060 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 65,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 60,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2021 53,844 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 May 2021 53,844 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,375 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,077 miles

perished both rear tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,306 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 33,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,297 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,007 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 XOP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,991cc 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 XOP, 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 AF12 XOP registered?

AF12 XOP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XOP 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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