2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · OY12 VME
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 72,340 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,340 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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OY12 VME Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 72,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY12 VME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (OY12 VME) between April 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
OY12 VME Mileage History
- 02/04/201517,958 mi
- 11/04/201623,350 mi+5,392 mi
- 14/04/201729,229 mi+5,879 mi
- 07/04/201837,287 mi+8,058 mi
- 23/03/201942,687 mi+5,400 mi
- 17/06/202047,392 mi+4,705 mi
- 02/07/202150,058 mi+2,666 mi
- 15/07/202253,265 mi+3,207 mi
- 15/07/202359,347 mi+6,082 mi
- 12/07/202464,073 mi+4,726 mi
- 11/07/202567,956 mi+3,883 mi
- 13/07/202672,340 mi+4,384 mi
Average of roughly 4,821 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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