2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · LT12 KRD
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 95,275 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT12 KRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2024
- 95,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LT12 KRD 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 (LT12 KRD) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LT12 KRD Mileage History
- 18/03/202285,628 mi
- 18/03/202285,628 mi
- 20/03/202390,107 mi+4,479 mi
- 23/03/202390,123 mi+16 mi
- 22/03/202495,275 mi+5,152 mi
Average of roughly 4,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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