2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · FP12 AAX
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 65,462 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
FP12 AAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 65,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted 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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FP12 AAX Mileage History
- 25/01/202251,247 mi
- 04/01/202355,495 mi+4,248 mi
- 12/01/202461,569 mi+6,074 mi
- 10/01/202563,696 mi+2,127 mi
- 12/01/202665,462 mi+1,766 mi
Average of roughly 3,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP12 AAX 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 (FP12 AAX) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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