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BG62 UMF

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

204,287 mi
Last recorded204,287 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 204,287 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 204,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 124,722 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))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 6 Nov 2023 120,276 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,492 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 108,006 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,809 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,607 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,488 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,168 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 62,963 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres shape distorting on inside 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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BG62 UMF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BG62 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

BG62 UMF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is BG62 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 UMF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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