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AJ63 OBS

2013 Mercedes-benz A 200

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,011 mi
Last recorded53,011 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A 20066,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ63 OBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 53,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 50,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 50,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 46,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 46,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,741 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 39,476 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 39,476 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 36,453 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,995 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 31,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 24,749 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 24,749 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 19,202 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 16,579 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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AJ63 OBS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ63 OBS, 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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AJ63 OBS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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