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LD62 VLB

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,861 mi
Last recorded121,861 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 121,861 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))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 121,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,227 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 116,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 110,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid discoloured green. over 4% h2o

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 106,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 98,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,718 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,648 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 67,338 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,025 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,282 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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LD62 VLB 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 76.9%.

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 LD62 VLB, 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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LD62 VLB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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