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BA11 XCB

2013 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,081 mi
Last recorded143,081 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A 20066,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA11 XCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 143,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 143,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 126,930 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 126,930 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 122,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 108,252 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 96,408 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 83,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,187 miles

Both rear shocks have slight lifting movement

Fail 11 Feb 2020 74,176 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Possible inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shocks have slight lifting movement

Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,227 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 59,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to o/s/rear tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,248 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,186 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2016 341,186 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BA11 XCB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BA11 XCB, 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 BA11 XCB registered?

BA11 XCB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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