Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LS12 YAOMOT history
LS12 YAO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,568 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 98,568 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 YAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 YAO was last recorded at 98,568 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 9,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 89,228 miles · 29 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,340 miles
- Average per year
- 7,197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,568 miles
- 2024 – 89,228 miles
- 2023 – 80,177 miles
- 2022 – 75,507 miles
- 2021 – 67,373 miles
- 2020 – 60,183 miles
- 2019 – 51,986 miles
- 2018 – 51,490 miles
- 2017 – 42,758 miles
- 2016 – 33,864 miles
- 2015 – 27,241 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,568 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
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.
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing outer edge, perishing (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing outer edge, perishing (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,568 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 98,568 miles
- Test number
- 509183878133
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail98,568 miles (+9,340)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,568 miles
- Test number
- 713828347054
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint just to the rear of the cat (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass89,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 89,228 miles
- Test number
- 899797183414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,228 miles (+9,051)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,228 miles
- Test number
- 712338152233
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass80,177 miles (+4,670)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 80,177 miles
- Test number
- 976548516210
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass75,507 miles (+93)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 75,507 miles
- Test number
- 145998325008
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail75,414 miles (+8,041)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,414 miles
- Test number
- 849089048240
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass67,373 miles (+288)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 67,373 miles
- Test number
- 868931481125
- MinorStop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements when tested worked 8 out of 10 times. (4.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail67,085 miles (+6,902)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,085 miles
- Test number
- 134522409952
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass60,183 miles (+8,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 60,183 miles
- Test number
- 372984713402
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass51,986 miles (+496)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 51,986 miles
- Test number
- 210994136858
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.
Pass51,490 miles (+8,732)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 51,490 miles
- Test number
- 524650361035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,758 miles (+8,894)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 42,758 miles
- Test number
- 754757711666
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront offside tyre perished and under inflated
Pass33,864 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 33,864 miles
- Test number
- 958575873069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing outer edge, perishing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing outer edge, perishing (4.1.E.1)
Fail33,864 miles (+6,623)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,864 miles
- Test number
- 950733055090
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad moved on backing plate (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing outer edge, perishing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing outer edge, perishing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEfficiency low rear brakes
Pass27,241 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 27,241 miles
- Test number
- 177315785413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail27,241 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,241 miles
- Test number
- 295465385023
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS12 YAO
- Does LS12 YAO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 YAO expired on 1 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 YAO?
- The MOT on LS12 YAO expired on 1 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 YAO done?
- LS12 YAO was recorded at 98,568 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 7,197 miles a year.
- Has LS12 YAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 YAO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 YAO 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 LS12 YAO find?
- LS12 YAO passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; under trays fitted.
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