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AK12 AUN

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,695 mi
Last recorded39,695 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 39,695 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 39,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 36,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 32,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 29,476 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 25,439 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 25,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 25,310 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 25,077 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 24,190 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 24,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 21,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 20,578 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,897 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,449 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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AK12 AUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK12 AUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 AUN registered?

AK12 AUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AK12 AUN safe to buy?

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