2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · DW61 KAS
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 37,841 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DW61 KAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 37,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DW61 KAS 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 (DW61 KAS) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DW61 KAS Mileage History
- 17/08/202328,180 mi
- 12/08/202432,089 mi+3,909 mi
- 12/08/202534,935 mi+2,846 mi
- 22/07/202637,841 mi+2,906 mi
- 24/07/202637,841 mi
Average of roughly 3,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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