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J88 KCS

2023 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,742 mi
Last recorded19,742 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 KCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 19,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 30,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 30,269 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 23,933 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 23,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 19,311 miles

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

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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J88 KCS is a 2023 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J88 KCS, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J88 KCS registered?

J88 KCS is a 2023 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 1 March 2023.

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The MOT history for J88 KCS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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