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AJ61 KSK

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,157 mi
Last recorded39,157 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 KSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 39,157 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 38,986 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 36,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,641 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 35,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,729 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 32,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,616 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,158 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 26,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,151 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 KSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ61 KSK, 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 KSK registered?

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

Is AJ61 KSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 KSK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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