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LO62 SKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,970 mi
Last recorded68,970 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 68,970 miles

Front undertray/sub-frame damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Body panel slightly loose boot panel with spoiler attached (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 61,155 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 56,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 47,362 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))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 14 Feb 2023 47,201 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 43,638 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 32,222 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 31,019 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 31,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,867 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,493 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 14,560 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 14,036 miles

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring

Pass 18 Dec 2015 10,855 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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LO62 SKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LO62 SKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO62 SKJ registered?

LO62 SKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is LO62 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 SKJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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