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GF62 FAU

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,762 mi
Last recorded131,762 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 FAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 131,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 125,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 119,120 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 111,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded where it joins rear brake hose and corrosion visible on pipe just in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 111,659 miles

Brake performance not tested unable to carry out brake test due to substantial coolant leak found during process of mot (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to substantial engine coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Coolant leak substantial coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded where it joins rear brake hose and corrosion visible on pipe just in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,660 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 84,652 miles

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,929 miles

Can not inspect underside of vehicle (including brake pipes) due to protective under shield

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,196 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,835 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,035 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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GF62 FAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GF62 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

GF62 FAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is GF62 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 FAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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