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S700 SMU

2012 Mercedes A Class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,000 mi
Last recorded65,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A Class42,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 SMU
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 65,000 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 57,146 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 57,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 50,302 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Feed Pipe ()

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 50,302 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Feed Pipe ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 46,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 44,722 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,431 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 41,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,159 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,191 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 11,572 miles

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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S700 SMU is a 2012 Mercedes A Class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 42,358 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S700 SMU, 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 S700 SMU registered?

S700 SMU is a 2012 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is S700 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S700 SMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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