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FT62 UOA

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,474 mi
Last recorded83,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 UOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 83,474 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 79,732 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,207 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 76,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,197 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 73,186 miles

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,361 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,090 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 35,429 miles

active bonnet malfunction on dash

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 31,785 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 22,808 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 18,360 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 18,360 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FT62 UOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Red 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 FT62 UOA, 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 FT62 UOA registered?

FT62 UOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is FT62 UOA safe to buy?

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