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AX53 ASH

2013 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,743 mi
Last recorded116,743 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A 20066,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 ASH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 116,743 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 111,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,349 miles

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

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 101,349 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 93,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 86,064 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,463 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,397 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,731 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 46,731 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 34,095 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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AX53 ASH 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 AX53 ASH, 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 AX53 ASH registered?

AX53 ASH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 10 December 2013.

Is AX53 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 ASH 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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