2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.8L Diesel · T26 EAB
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 115,484 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T26 EAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 115,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T26 EAB 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 (T26 EAB) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 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), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
T26 EAB Mileage History
- 11/01/202395,199 mi
- 08/01/2024101,415 mi+6,216 mi
- 08/01/2024101,419 mi+4 mi
- 03/01/2025106,071 mi+4,652 mi
- 07/01/2026115,484 mi+9,413 mi
Average of roughly 6,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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