2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · CH12 ARY
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 183,366 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CH12 ARY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 183,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CH12 ARY 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 (CH12 ARY) between November 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
CH12 ARY Mileage History
- 26/11/2022168,303 mi
- 27/12/2023291,031 km
- 28/12/2024182,199 mi
- 22/06/2026183,366 mi+1,167 mi
- 22/06/2026183,366 mi
Average of roughly 4,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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