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AGZ 9

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,156 mi
Last recorded52,156 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 9
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 52,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tpms on

Fail 17 Mar 2026 52,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

tpms on

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 48,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tyre pressure indicates a loss of air

Fail 3 Mar 2025 48,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted separated from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tyre pressure indicates a loss of air

Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

emissions too lean to record

tyre pressure light on

Fail 12 Mar 2024 45,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

emissions too lean to record

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,280 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,532 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 39,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,453 miles

non fas pick due to non acceleration.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,075 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,551 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 32,551 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,835 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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AGZ 9 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AGZ 9, 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 AGZ 9 registered?

AGZ 9 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is AGZ 9 safe to buy?

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