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VU12 GVG

2012 Mercedes-benz A180

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,010 mi
Last recorded77,010 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 GVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA180
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp Unit Not Secure At All Fixings

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Fail 16 Jul 2025 76,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside Front Washers Missing (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Pad Pads, Brake Pad Backing Plates Close To Metal To Metal Due To Lipped Brake Discs, Replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp Unit Not Secure At All Fixings

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Pass 4 Jul 2024 67,521 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 67,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel Arch Liner Damaged / Not Secure At All Fixings (5.2.3 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 37,486 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A180?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
5,754
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads
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VU12 GVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A180 in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The Mercedes-benz A180 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz A180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU12 GVG registered?

VU12 GVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A180, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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