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AK12 JTY

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,886 mi
Last recorded39,886 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 39,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 37,909 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 36,262 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 34,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small sidewall damage

Pass 17 May 2022 33,183 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 31,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 30,028 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,428 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,899 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK12 JTY, 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 JTY registered?

AK12 JTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is AK12 JTY safe to buy?

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