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AJ61 KUE

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,349 mi
Last recorded81,349 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 KUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, nearside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 76,060 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 70,142 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 65,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 58,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,919 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 52,385 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 52,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,903 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,897 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 25,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 21,254 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 21,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 KUE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc 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 KUE, 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 KUE registered?

AJ61 KUE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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