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GL62 JLO

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,032 mi
Last recorded90,032 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 90,032 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside,inner arches.bubbling under protective sheath (1.1.11 (c))

Varying levels of underbody corrosion noted,not affecting any testable items at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2026 90,030 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside & Offside corroded to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside,inner arches.bubbling under protective sheath (1.1.11 (c))

Varying levels of underbody corrosion noted,not affecting any testable items at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,822 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 89,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s &o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s&o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,659 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,850 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,778 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,596 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 51,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 39,602 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,197 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 28,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL62 JLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL62 JLO, 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 GL62 JLO registered?

GL62 JLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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