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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,498 cc

LA12 UEWMOT history

LA12 UEW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 54,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LA12 UEW silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,548 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UEW was last recorded at 54,548 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,626 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
922 miles
Average per year
2,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,548 miles
  • 2025 – 53,626 miles
  • 2024 – 52,284 miles
  • 2022 – 78,736 miles
  • 2021 – 76,587 miles
  • 2020 – 74,720 miles
  • 2019 – 44,376 miles
  • 2018 – 41,481 miles
  • 2017 – 38,640 miles
  • 2016 – 35,880 miles
  • 2015 – 22,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,548 miles

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,548 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    524862936252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,626 miles (+1,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,626 miles
    Test number
    696331505000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass52,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,284 miles
    Test number
    154088658379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail52,284 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,284 miles
    Test number
    544303449765
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass81,604 km (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,604 km
    Test number
    219588483769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,755 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,755 km
    Test number
    259521691350
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Fail78,736 miles (+2,149)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,736 miles
    Test number
    311198308149
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  8. Pass76,587 miles (+1,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,587 miles
    Test number
    358295754691
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring full view of some components.

  9. Pass74,720 miles (+30,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,720 miles
    Test number
    500412117753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

  10. Pass44,376 miles (+2,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,376 miles
    Test number
    418714678220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s + n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of full inspection check.
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted obscuring view of full inspection check.

  11. Pass41,481 miles (+2,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,481 miles
    Test number
    719856798624
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

  12. Pass38,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,640 miles
    Test number
    505001524149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,640 miles (+2,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,640 miles
    Test number
    818995359373
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass35,880 miles (+13,269)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    301061822151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,611 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,611 miles
    Test number
    237860605483
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass22,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,611 miles
    Test number
    718240205157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 UEW

Does LA12 UEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UEW is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UEW?
The MOT on LA12 UEW is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 UEW done?
LA12 UEW was recorded at 54,548 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
Has LA12 UEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UEW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 UEW 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 LA12 UEW find?
LA12 UEW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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