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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,461 cc

S12 RUUMOT history

S12 RUU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 10 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

S12 RUU blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,315 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
10 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RUU was last recorded at 79,315 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 4,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,412 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,903 miles
Average per year
8,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,315 miles
  • 2025 – 74,412 miles
  • 2024 – 67,628 miles
  • 2023 – 52,518 miles
  • 2022 – 39,669 miles
  • 2021 – 30,877 miles
  • 2020 – 27,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,315 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,315 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,315 miles
    Test number
    242926993657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,412 miles
    Test number
    438661063182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail74,412 miles (+6,784)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,412 miles
    Test number
    400305290711
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass67,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,628 miles
    Test number
    409375172448
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside doors damaged
  5. Fail67,628 miles (+15,110)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,628 miles
    Test number
    603275286252
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside doors damaged
  6. Pass52,518 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,518 miles
    Test number
    139729021602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,517 miles (+12,848)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,517 miles
    Test number
    249498070511
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass39,669 miles (+8,792)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,669 miles
    Test number
    795315116152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,877 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    30,877 miles
    Test number
    790644424129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,021 miles
    Test number
    934948278378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 RUU

Does S12 RUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RUU is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 RUU?
The MOT on S12 RUU is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RUU done?
S12 RUU was recorded at 79,315 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 8,581 miles a year.
Has S12 RUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RUU has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 RUU 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 S12 RUU find?
S12 RUU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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