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GF62 FAO

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,949 mi
Last recorded50,949 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 FAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,949 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 50,949 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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GF62 FAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GF62 FAO, 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 GF62 FAO registered?

GF62 FAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is GF62 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 FAO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF62 FAO have outstanding finance?

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