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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

A12 LENMOT history

A12 LEN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 52,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

A12 LEN silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
52,125 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LEN was last recorded at 52,125 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,702 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,423 miles
Average per year
3,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,125 miles
  • 2024 – 50,702 miles
  • 2023 – 48,748 miles
  • 2022 – 46,794 miles
  • 2021 – 43,693 miles
  • 2020 – 40,850 miles
  • 2019 – 30,496 miles
  • 2018 – 21,406 miles
  • 2017 – 18,651 miles
  • 2016 – 13,975 miles
  • 2015 – 12,855 miles
  • 2014 – 11,088 miles
  • 2013 – 9,098 miles
  • 2012 – 7,502 miles
  • 2011 – 5,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,125 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside and offside rear tyre treads perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    264063892721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail52,125 miles (+1,423)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    653604987664
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass50,702 miles (+1,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,702 miles
    Test number
    230588820378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass48,748 miles (+1,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,748 miles
    Test number
    279520916991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass46,794 miles (+3,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,794 miles
    Test number
    692331516835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass43,693 miles (+2,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    198115309467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass40,850 miles (+10,354)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,850 miles
    Test number
    831751073313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,496 miles (+9,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,496 miles
    Test number
    622875839217
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake showing signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass21,406 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    21,406 miles
    Test number
    490860426472
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyre treads perished

  10. Fail21,384 miles (+2,733)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,384 miles
    Test number
    189430226968
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyre treads perished

  11. Pass18,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    18,651 miles
    Test number
    698008497111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail18,651 miles (+4,676)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,651 miles
    Test number
    160537791751
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass13,975 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    13,975 miles
    Test number
    286130058531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,855 miles
    Test number
    788722215110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,855 miles (+1,767)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,855 miles
    Test number
    818152615111
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass11,088 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    11,088 miles
    Test number
    465721424186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,098 miles (+1,596)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    9,098 miles
    Test number
    877071123112
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass7,502 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    7,502 miles
    Test number
    745792122106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    5,366 miles
    Test number
    228153721407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LEN

Does A12 LEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LEN is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 LEN?
The MOT on A12 LEN is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LEN done?
A12 LEN was recorded at 52,125 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
Has A12 LEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LEN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 LEN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 LEN find?
A12 LEN passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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