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BC57 JYB

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,781 mi
Last recorded68,781 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 JYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,781 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 68,674 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 59,288 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 59,287 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 50,270 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 50,268 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 24,471 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 24,471 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 19,366 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 19,361 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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BC57 JYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 57,628 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 JYB, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BC57 JYB registered?

BC57 JYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is BC57 JYB safe to buy?

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