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AF13 LPZ

2013 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,840 mi
Last recorded161,840 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A 20066,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 LPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 161,840 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Above flexi brake hose leaking broken (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All above flexi brake hoses / osr above under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on both edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 151,594 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 139,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 121,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 117,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 109,392 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2021 109,392 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 101,762 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,270 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,896 miles

Acceleration not detected by smoke meter

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,092 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,125 miles

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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AF13 LPZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 66,513 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 AF13 LPZ, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF13 LPZ registered?

AF13 LPZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AF13 LPZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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