2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · LR12 YWK
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 26,951 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- 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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LR12 YWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 26,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LR12 YWK MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LR12 YWK) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LR12 YWK Mileage History
- 21/04/202224,755 mi
- 27/04/202325,310 mi+555 mi
- 23/04/202426,094 mi+784 mi
- 10/04/202526,384 mi+290 mi
- 13/05/202626,951 mi+567 mi
Average of roughly 541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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