2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · M455 HKH
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 62,120 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M455 HKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 62,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M455 HKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (M455 HKH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M455 HKH Mileage History
- 24/10/202245,798 mi
- 12/10/202351,149 mi+5,351 mi
- 04/10/202456,769 mi+5,620 mi
- 16/10/202562,120 mi+5,351 mi
- 16/10/202562,120 mi
Average of roughly 5,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CVT / clutch actuator wearSerious
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