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AJ12 HWC

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,722 mi
Last recorded71,722 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 71,722 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 71,720 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR T REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUITER EDGE

Pass 20 May 2025 70,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 68,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 65,788 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 64,171 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 62,399 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 60,923 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 56,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 51,452 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 May 2018 51,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2017 45,072 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 37,366 miles

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Pass 22 May 2015 28,676 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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AJ12 HWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel 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 AJ12 HWC, 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 AJ12 HWC registered?

AJ12 HWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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