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G17 DNP

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,067 mi
Last recorded117,067 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 DNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 117,067 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable play in joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 117,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable play in joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 111,175 miles

Both exhaust rear tailpipes are missing but system secure

Coolant leak Engine

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 111,139 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear exhaust tail pipe sections missing

Coolant leak Engine

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 105,391 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 93,455 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,099 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 69,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,352 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 53,315 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 42,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 36,782 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 36,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 28,209 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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G17 DNP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G17 DNP, 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 G17 DNP registered?

G17 DNP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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