MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS YP12HCL has 18 MOTs

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This 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 122,148 miles 6 months ago on Monday 1st December 2025 at 12:46.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Friday 4th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

YP12HCL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 2026122,148 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Slack Adjuster Advise Adjustment Parking Brake (1.1.18 (a))
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 2025122,094 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Driver's Door Likely To Open Inadvertently Or Not Remain Closed Not Closing (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20244TH DECEMBER 2025118,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 2024117,941 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED16TH MAY 202322ND MAY 2024104,382 MI
FAILED2ND MAY 2023104,382 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Rear Flex (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Rear Flex (1.1.11 (c))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED16TH MAY 202222ND MAY 2023104,140 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Offside Brake Low Effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH MAY 202122ND MAY 202296,124 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED22ND APRIL 202196,118 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Service Brake Excessively Binding Parking Brake Sticking On (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Parking Brake (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED13TH MAY 202022ND MAY 202192,110 MI
FAILED12TH MAY 202092,102 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD MAY 201922ND MAY 202082,825 MI
PASSED10TH MAY 201822ND MAY 201969,136 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED8TH MAY 201722ND MAY 201856,428 MI
PASSED12TH MAY 201622ND MAY 201742,871 MI
FAILED12TH MAY 201642,871 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED12TH MAY 201522ND MAY 201632,037 MI
FAILED11TH MAY 201532,037 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YP12HCL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

YP12HCL MOT Comments

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YP12HCL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 122,148 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,396 miles

YP12HCL FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz A-Class with registration YP12HCL was manufactured on Tuesday 22nd May 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 122,148 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 9,396 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz A-Class beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YP12HCL has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz A-Class has had 29 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 12 Major, 4 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz A-Class is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does YP12HCL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 1st June 2026 YP12HCL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YP12HCL Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 1st June 2026 YP12HCL does have Tax. Read more

When does YP12HCL Tax expire?

The current Tax for YP12HCL will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YP12HCL MOT expire?

The current MOT for YP12HCL will expire in 6 months on Friday 4th December 2026. Read more

When did YP12HCL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YP12HCL was on Monday 1st December 2025 at 12:46. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YP12HCL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for YP12HCL we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YP12HCL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for YP12HCL we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has YP12HCL done?

The odometer reading for YP12HCL at the last MOT in December 2025 was 122,148 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,396 miles per year. Read more

How old is YP12HCL?

The vehicle YP12HCL was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 22nd May 2012. Read more

What colour is YP12HCL?

The official colour of YP12HCL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YP12HCL have?

YP12HCL has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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