2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · DE12 VRF
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 49,515 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE12 VRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 49,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE12 VRF 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 (DE12 VRF) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DE12 VRF Mileage History
- 11/05/202339,245 mi
- 21/05/202442,585 mi+3,340 mi
- 22/05/202545,208 mi+2,623 mi
- 22/05/202545,208 mi
- 08/05/202649,515 mi+4,307 mi
Average of roughly 3,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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