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AF51 AAA

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,926 mi
Last recorded62,926 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 62,926 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 59,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 59,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,224 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 17 May 2022 55,300 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 52,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 50,367 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,912 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 45,911 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,992 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,872 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,687 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 32,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,260 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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AF51 AAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc 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 AF51 AAA, 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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AF51 AAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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