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B12 DKC

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,464 mi
Last recorded56,464 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 DKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 56,464 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 45,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 35,799 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 27,809 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 27,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/R BAD TYRE REPAIR HAS CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT AND REAR REG PLATES ILLEGAL SPACING (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 19,688 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 20,446 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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B12 DKC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 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 B12 DKC, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B12 DKC registered?

B12 DKC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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