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K8 VXV

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,309 mi
Last recorded138,309 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 VXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 138,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 136,254 miles

Front under trays damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2023 128,229 miles

Front under trays damaged

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 30 Nov 2022 118,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,076 miles

Central Front Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,912 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 90,923 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,902 miles

* Emissions to low to test

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges but raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,385 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some testable components

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,801 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,814 miles

diesel smoke test ok, but not detectable.

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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K8 VXV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K8 VXV, 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 K8 VXV registered?

K8 VXV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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