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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 BAVMOT history

LS12 BAV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 92,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LS12 BAV silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,396 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BAV was last recorded at 92,396 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 4,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2018: 32,962 miles, lower than 44,399 miles on 26 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,152 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,244 miles
Average per year
6,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,396 miles
  • 2025 – 88,152 miles
  • 2024 – 81,693 miles
  • 2023 – 73,326 miles
  • 2022 – 64,142 miles
  • 2021 – 55,700 miles
  • 2020 – 48,057 miles
  • 2019 – 40,909 miles
  • 2018 – 32,962 miles
  • 2017 – 44,399 miles
  • 2016 – 21,961 miles
  • 2015 – 20,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,396 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,396 miles (+4,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,396 miles
    Test number
    405233243086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass88,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,152 miles
    Test number
    670467318772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,152 miles (+6,459)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,152 miles
    Test number
    154574610937
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass81,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,693 miles
    Test number
    776162567324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail81,693 miles (+8,367)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,693 miles
    Test number
    375510867657
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,326 miles (+9,184)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,326 miles
    Test number
    393459594126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,142 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    937280489853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,700 miles
    Test number
    951968262501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,699 miles (+7,642)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,699 miles
    Test number
    986287905725
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass48,057 miles (+7,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    380597898818
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass40,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,909 miles
    Test number
    363315757501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight outer wear
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail40,909 miles (+7,947)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,909 miles
    Test number
    951802324785
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight outer wear
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass32,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    572640364737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,962 miles (-11,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    960481493792
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass44,399 miles (+22,438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,399 miles
    Test number
    192042578781
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Pass21,961 miles (+1,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,961 miles
    Test number
    236824464070
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre's Cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Cracked

  17. Pass20,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,147 miles
    Test number
    255411415170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,147 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,147 miles
    Test number
    886454805130
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about LS12 BAV

Does LS12 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BAV is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BAV?
The MOT on LS12 BAV is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BAV done?
LS12 BAV was recorded at 92,396 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
Has LS12 BAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BAV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 BAV find?
LS12 BAV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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