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BG62 GUW

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,549 mi
Last recorded77,549 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 GUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 77,549 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 77,549 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,098 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 71,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 70,304 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,875 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 65,805 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,558 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,573 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 49,383 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,267 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,889 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 43,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 41,056 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 41,016 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BG62 GUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 69,280 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 BG62 GUW, 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 14 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 BG62 GUW registered?

BG62 GUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is BG62 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 GUW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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