2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · FX12 WUP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 16 July 2025 at 99,715 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate rectification following failures. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the initial test but passed upon retest the same day, suggesting that the previous owner addressed specific defects only when prompted by a testing failure rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,122 miles per year. Between the July 2023 test at 94,494 miles and the July 2024 test at 97,308 miles, the car covered 2814 miles, which is significantly lower than the annual average. However, the usage increased to 2,407 miles in the subsequent year leading to the July 2025 test. This low annual mileage suggests relatively light use, which can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber bushings and seals despite the low odometer reading. Despite the clean pass on the most recent certificate, a buyer must investigate the specific components that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025. Since the provided record does not list the reasons for those specific failures, a physical inspection of the suspension arm bushes, brake lines, and exhaust integrity is essential. Given the age of this A-Class, close attention should be paid to corrosion on the sills and potential binding brake calipers, as these are common points of failure that would typically trigger an MOT advisory.