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GL56 WOV

2007 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,576 mi
Last recorded79,576 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A 20058,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 WOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 79,576 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 79,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Marked outer wall. (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 74,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear seats folded at the time of test, not allowing inspection of rear belts

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,736 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 71,736 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 58,042 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,042 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,579 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 42,537 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,709 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,313 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 WOV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WOV, 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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What year was GL56 WOV registered?

GL56 WOV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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