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DEV 33N

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,206 mi
Last recorded98,206 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEV 33N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 98,206 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some items ....n/s/f tyre outer edge has signs of wearing ....

Pass 16 Nov 2025 136,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 89,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 125,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 79,514 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 79,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 109,682 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2023 70,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 98,651 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,391 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,769 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,318 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 52,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 51,010 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,291 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 49,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 46,455 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 46,455 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,685 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 46,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 18,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,221 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,266 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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DEV 33N is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DEV 33N, 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 DEV 33N registered?

DEV 33N is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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