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BV12 LPP

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,188 mi
Last recorded86,188 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,188 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 74,827 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 74,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,528 miles

undertrays fitted all underneath car not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Sep 2023 61,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside 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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped excessively and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted all underneath car not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2022 47,784 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,194 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 41,192 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 41,189 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,091 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 39,242 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 37,322 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,840 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2017 34,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2016 31,672 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 31,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 28,792 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,685 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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BV12 LPP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Red with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV12 LPP, 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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BV12 LPP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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