2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · OT02 BEL
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 128,679 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OT02 BEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 128,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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OT02 BEL 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 (OT02 BEL) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
OT02 BEL Mileage History
- 25/09/202374,564 mi
- 23/09/202482,667 mi+8,103 mi
- 19/09/202595,017 mi+12,350 mi
- 19/09/202595,017 mi
- 18/09/2026128,679 mi+33,662 mi
Average of roughly 18,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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