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DR12 PER

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,964 mi
Last recorded36,964 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR12 PER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 36,964 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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 worn / distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 31,541 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 26,989 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 19,086 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 15,167 miles

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 9 May 2022 15,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 13 May 2021 9,649 miles

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 13 May 2021 9,649 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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DR12 PER is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,333cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DR12 PER, 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 DR12 PER registered?

DR12 PER is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is DR12 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR12 PER shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DR12 PER have outstanding finance?

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