2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · WJ12 FVA
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 127,429 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 FVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 127,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WJ12 FVA 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 (WJ12 FVA) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ12 FVA Mileage History
- 24/06/2022120,368 mi
- 22/06/2023122,711 mi+2,343 mi
- 23/06/2023122,729 mi+18 mi
- 04/07/2024124,934 mi+2,205 mi
- 06/06/2025127,429 mi+2,495 mi
Average of roughly 2,392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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