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GL56 WEF

2007 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,235 mi
Last recorded112,235 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A 20058,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 WEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 112,235 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 112,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 111,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,020 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 101,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake has travel

slight knock from drive shafts

Pass 15 Feb 2019 92,601 miles

under covers damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,219 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,422 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,361 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,852 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 58,852 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,827 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2012 30,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,075 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,403 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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GL56 WEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 58,937 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 GL56 WEF, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL56 WEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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