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AJ57 ANT

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,867 mi
Last recorded123,867 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ANT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 123,867 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 123,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 114,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 114,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,285 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,925 miles

Nearside Front indicator on mirror not working n/s/f

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blister under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 63,515 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 63,515 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 54,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,338 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

nearside rear tyre has a nail close to the sidewall (runflat

Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,330 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 28,590 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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AJ57 ANT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,796cc 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 AJ57 ANT, 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 AJ57 ANT registered?

AJ57 ANT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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