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H17 BSN

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests40 (31 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate77.5%

Mileage

141,312 mi
Last recorded141,312 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 BSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

31 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 141,312 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2026 162,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2026 77,076 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 133,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has some travel, not considered excessive, but appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 133,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has some travel, not considered excessive, but appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 158,566 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 74,725 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 123,436 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 123,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2024 152,674 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 71,991 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 141,911 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 141,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,914 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and inner sidewall cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2022 71,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and inner sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,473 miles

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 127,469 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,692 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 110,384 miles

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

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffing all round the edge and central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 110,322 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,345 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,229 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 37,296 miles

Child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,003 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,967 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 29,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 49,599 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2018 74,867 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 74,863 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,285 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 20,268 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,276 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2017 31,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,101 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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H17 BSN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.5%.

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 H17 BSN, 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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H17 BSN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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