2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · EK12 CZR
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 90,767 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK12 CZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 90,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EK12 CZR 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 (EK12 CZR) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EK12 CZR Mileage History
- 18/03/202481,362 mi
- 18/03/202481,363 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/202586,731 mi+5,368 mi
- 25/03/202690,767 mi+4,036 mi
- 25/03/202690,767 mi
Average of roughly 4,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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