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AJ62 FEG

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 97,175 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 91,516 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2024 86,582 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2024 86,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,874 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 78,874 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 60,224 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 53,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 47,486 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,342 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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AJ62 FEG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc 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 AJ62 FEG, 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 AJ62 FEG registered?

AJ62 FEG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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