2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · EK12 RHA
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 49,663 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK12 RHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 49,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EK12 RHA Mileage History
- 06/09/202339,197 mi
- 18/09/202442,143 mi+2,946 mi
- 18/09/202442,143 mi
- 09/09/202546,010 mi+3,867 mi
- 09/09/202649,663 mi+3,653 mi
Average of roughly 3,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK12 RHA 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 RHA) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 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), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer brake pad defective (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer brake pad defective (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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