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C4 JLX

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,179 mi
Last recorded75,179 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 JLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 75,179 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 67,540 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 67,048 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2024 63,792 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 6 Apr 2023 60,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 59,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,580 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 48,873 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 48,873 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

ends of rear brake pipes in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2019 43,704 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 43,704 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 36,297 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 31,037 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,243 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,947 miles

brake pad warning light on.

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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C4 JLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C4 JLX, 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 C4 JLX registered?

C4 JLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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