2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · EO12 DVW
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 91,116 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EO12 DVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2024
- 91,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EO12 DVW 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 (EO12 DVW) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EO12 DVW Mileage History
- 30/12/202277,469 mi
- 30/12/202277,469 mi
- 22/12/202383,825 mi+6,356 mi
- 21/12/202491,023 mi+7,198 mi
- 30/12/202491,116 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 6,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- CVT / clutch actuator wearSerious
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- Timing chain stretch and tensioner wearSerious
Petrol M266 engines can suffer from timing chain stretch and tensioner failure, leading to a rattling noise on cold start. If left unchecked, the chain can jump and cause catastrophic engine damage.
- Injector seal and fuel system faultsModerate
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