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LL61 OBS

2012 Mercedes A Class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A Class42,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 OBS
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 62,402 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 58,285 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 58,285 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,452 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 42,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,078 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 31,190 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 26,307 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 26,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 26,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres cracking

windscreen wipers noisy

Pass 17 Oct 2018 24,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 23,401 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,433 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 19,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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LL61 OBS is a 2012 Mercedes A Class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 42,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL61 OBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes A Class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LL61 OBS registered?

LL61 OBS is a 2012 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is LL61 OBS safe to buy?

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