2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · X2 DCR
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 88,637 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X2 DCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 88,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X2 DCR 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 (X2 DCR) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X2 DCR Mileage History
- 12/05/202272,505 mi
- 05/05/202382,079 mi+9,574 mi
- 13/05/202486,700 mi+4,621 mi
- 22/05/202588,637 mi+1,937 mi
- 04/06/202588,637 mi
Average of roughly 5,264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CVT / clutch actuator wearSerious
Automatic W169s can suffer worn clutch actuators or CVT issues.
- Timing chain stretch and tensioner wearSerious
Petrol M266 engines can suffer from timing chain stretch and tensioner failure, leading to a rattling noise on cold start. If left unchecked, the chain can jump and cause catastrophic engine damage.
- Injector seal and fuel system faultsModerate
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