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DA62 XCJ

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,502 mi
Last recorded205,502 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 205,502 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 205,502 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 196,097 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 179,183 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 160,730 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 153,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 151,244 miles

Both front wheels slight play present

Offside Rear Tyre edges wearing

Pass 30 Dec 2019 135,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has cuts and splits on outer wall

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edge worn

Offside Front Wheel arch insecure but unlikely to be detached

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Fail 30 Dec 2019 135,610 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has cuts and splits on outer wall

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edge worn

Offside Front Wheel arch insecure but unlikely to be detached

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Dec 2018 108,668 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 108,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,003 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,791 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,580 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Offside front tyre - small cut in tread

Under trays obscuring some components

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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DA62 XCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA62 XCJ, 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 DA62 XCJ registered?

DA62 XCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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