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L15 TUO

2012 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

124,329 mi
Last recorded124,329 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class48,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 TUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 124,329 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2026 133,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 123,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf arch loose

osf fog light inop

raer bake pads worn

Fail 3 Feb 2025 123,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf arch loose

osf fog light inop

raer bake pads worn

Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,461 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 123,416 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

nearside damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,231 miles

Both nearside doors central locking

Both rear shocks corroded

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Offside front fog lamp damaged

Play in offside rear drop link

Fail 29 Jan 2024 111,231 miles

Both nearside doors central locking

Both rear shocks corroded

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front fog lamp damaged

Play in offside rear drop link

Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 119,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 88,211 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 104,785 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,581 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 100,179 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel tank guard corroded

ns cv gaiter (inner) leaking grease

nsf tyre has damage to side wall

slight play in both front wishbone rear bushs

Pass 10 May 2019 76,630 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine to clean for emissions result

Fail 10 May 2019 76,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine to clean for emissions result

Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,128 miles

Child seat fitted nearside front

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Engine has bad oil leak

Wipers poor

Fail 8 Feb 2019 62,128 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted nearside front

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Engine has bad oil leak

Wipers poor

Pass 11 May 2018 61,416 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 53,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2017 12,009 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 42,034 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2016 31,448 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

damage to o/s/r door

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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L15 TUO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L15 TUO, 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 L15 TUO registered?

L15 TUO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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