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R12 POM

2017 Mercedes-benz A

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,875 mi
Last recorded40,875 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A52,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 POM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 40,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 38,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 93,320 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside bodywork damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 84,064 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 84,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 77,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2023 77,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 31,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 26,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 69,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 69,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 61,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,810 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 54,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A?

Based on 395,340 MOT tests across 100,768 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
100,768
On UK Roads
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R12 POM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 52,843 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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R12 POM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A, first registered on 18 April 2017.

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