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YT12 UBM

2012 Mercedes A Class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,926 mi
Last recorded32,926 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes A Class42,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 UBM
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 May 2025 32,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 31,799 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 30,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 30,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 29,382 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 27,923 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,483 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,000 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 9,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YT12 UBM is a 2012 Mercedes A Class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT12 UBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT12 UBM registered?

YT12 UBM is a 2012 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is YT12 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 UBM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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