2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · SJ61 OAL
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 83,067 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ61 OAL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 83,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ61 OAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (SJ61 OAL) between January 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
SJ61 OAL Mileage History
- 12/01/201529,956 mi
- 26/01/201642,807 mi+12,851 mi
- 26/01/201642,807 mi
- 20/01/201748,446 mi+5,639 mi
- 17/01/201852,332 mi+3,886 mi
- 18/01/201852,333 mi+1 mi
- 11/02/201955,178 mi+2,845 mi
- 11/02/201955,178 mi
- 03/03/202057,572 mi+2,394 mi
- 03/03/202057,572 mi
- 02/02/202159,392 mi+1,820 mi
- 31/01/202261,925 mi+2,533 mi
- 31/01/202261,925 mi
- 18/02/202367,272 mi+5,347 mi
- 10/02/202468,995 mi+1,723 mi
- 04/11/202469,885 mi+890 mi
- 29/10/202583,067 mi+13,182 mi
Average of roughly 4,919 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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