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AJ61 KRU

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,065 mi
Last recorded58,065 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 KRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 58,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 57,994 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 55,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 55,352 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 52,409 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 50,076 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 47,054 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 47,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim & pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 44,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,653 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,745 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 31,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,559 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 23,545 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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AJ61 KRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ61 KRU, 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 AJ61 KRU registered?

AJ61 KRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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