2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · YJ62 VLZ
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 41,785 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ62 VLZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 41,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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YJ62 VLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (YJ62 VLZ) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YJ62 VLZ Mileage History
- 10/10/202339,527 mi
- 25/06/202641,785 mi+2,258 mi
- 01/07/202641,785 mi
Average of roughly 829 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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