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L16 URX

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,930 mi
Last recorded88,930 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 URX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 88,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 79,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Offside front wiper starting to smear

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Sep 2024 79,943 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Offside front wiper starting to smear

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,323 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Sep 2023 74,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,856 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,176 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 63,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,049 miles

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

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,411 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,655 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,856 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,248 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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L16 URX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L16 URX, 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 L16 URX registered?

L16 URX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is L16 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 URX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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