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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

SP12 NZAMOT history

SP12 NZA is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

SP12 NZA grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,550 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SP12 NZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SP12 NZA was last recorded at 125,550 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 8,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,187 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,363 miles
Average per year
8,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,550 miles
  • 2025 – 117,187 miles
  • 2023 – 107,939 miles
  • 2021 – 85,846 miles
  • 2020 – 82,989 miles
  • 2019 – 74,517 miles
  • 2018 – 62,051 miles
  • 2017 – 50,874 miles
  • 2016 – 44,666 miles
  • 2015 – 33,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,550 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under body

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,550 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,550 miles
    Test number
    890542389589
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under body

  2. Fail125,550 miles (+8,363)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,550 miles
    Test number
    434711284932
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under body

  3. Pass117,187 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,187 miles
    Test number
    321596925965
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,187 miles (+9,248)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,187 miles
    Test number
    677792115421
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,939 miles
    Test number
    989775394890
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,939 miles (+12,038)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,939 miles
    Test number
    527873476829
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,901 miles
    Test number
    636242564909
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail95,901 miles (+10,055)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,901 miles
    Test number
    392388040708
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,846 miles (+2,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,846 miles
    Test number
    891097157218
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable slightly worn. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  10. Pass82,989 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,989 miles
    Test number
    261733341882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,981 miles (+8,464)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,981 miles
    Test number
    282280678809
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,517 miles (+12,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    707785978990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake readings only just met requirements

  13. Pass62,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,051 miles
    Test number
    548684749070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  14. Fail62,051 miles (+11,177)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,051 miles
    Test number
    770125134659
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  15. Pass50,874 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,874 miles
    Test number
    701247343430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,855 miles (+6,189)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,855 miles
    Test number
    503393136636
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort also brakes very noisy (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass44,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,666 miles
    Test number
    596083031410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,666 miles (+11,164)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,666 miles
    Test number
    625191166812
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass33,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,502 miles
    Test number
    117259375086
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about SP12 NZA

Does SP12 NZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SP12 NZA is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SP12 NZA?
The MOT on SP12 NZA is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SP12 NZA done?
SP12 NZA was recorded at 125,550 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 8,531 miles a year.
Has SP12 NZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SP12 NZA has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on SP12 NZA 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 SP12 NZA find?
SP12 NZA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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