2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · YC12 RVF
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 106,218 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC12 RVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 106,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
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YC12 RVF MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (YC12 RVF) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Fuel tank leaking leak on filler/tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YC12 RVF Mileage History
- 05/02/202494,513 mi
- 12/02/2025100,274 mi+5,761 mi
- 18/02/2025100,277 mi+3 mi
- 18/02/2026106,060 mi+5,783 mi
- 09/03/2026106,218 mi+158 mi
Average of roughly 5,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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