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BC57 HRU

2007 Mercedes-benz A 200

Red Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,303 mi
Last recorded137,303 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A 20058,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 HRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 137,303 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 137,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 124,177 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,393 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 121,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 109,189 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 109,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 95,967 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,854 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,550 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,755 miles

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their outer edges.

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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BC57 HRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Red with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BC57 HRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC57 HRU registered?

BC57 HRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 18 October 2007.

Is BC57 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC57 HRU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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