2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · KV12 BJK
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 58,167 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV12 BJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 58,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KV12 BJK 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 (KV12 BJK) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KV12 BJK Mileage History
- 14/02/202343,262 mi
- 21/02/202444,381 mi+1,119 mi
- 22/02/202444,386 mi+5 mi
- 06/03/202547,231 mi+2,845 mi
- 04/03/202658,167 mi+10,936 mi
Average of roughly 4,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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