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EFC 296A

2017 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,528 mi
Last recorded63,528 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz A 20044,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 296A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 63,528 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking - 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper torn

tpms light on

Pass 5 Jul 2025 83,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 54,086 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear heat shield loose

tpms on

Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,751 miles

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted.

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 5 Sep 2023 48,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also, screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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 30 Jun 2023 74,839 miles

Front brake pads low, also rear brake pads might need replacing before next mot.

No smoke diesel test passed

engine bay covered and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 38,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,040 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,074 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,930 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,645 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 58,375 miles

noise and smell from under top engine covers(injector(s)??

Pass 22 Dec 2018 51,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 46,132 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,889 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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EFC 296A is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 44,906 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 EFC 296A, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EFC 296A registered?

EFC 296A is a 2017 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 7 November 2017.

Is EFC 296A safe to buy?

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