2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.8L Diesel · SK62 GPF
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.8L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 144,766 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK62 GPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 144,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SK62 GPF 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 (SK62 GPF) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SK62 GPF Mileage History
- 27/04/202299,547 mi
- 14/07/2023113,551 mi+14,004 mi
- 14/07/2023113,551 mi
- 08/07/2024127,178 mi+13,627 mi
- 03/07/2025144,766 mi+17,588 mi
Average of roughly 14,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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