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18 JF

2007 Mercedes-benz A 200

Purple Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,418 mi
Last recorded120,418 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A 20058,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 JF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 120,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 116,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 116,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 116,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 111,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 105,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 100,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 93,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 91,224 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,049 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,698 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,370 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle has undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,730 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 57,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,580 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 16,199 miles

slight corossion on rear brake discs

Pass 4 May 2010 12,449 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 12,449 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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18 JF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Purple with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 58,937 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 JF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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18 JF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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