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NJ13 GPE

2013 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,657 mi
Last recorded129,657 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A 20066,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 GPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 129,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 129,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 113,895 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 113,895 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 102,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CASTELLATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CASTELLATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 102,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CASTELLATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CASTELLATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,615 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 87,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 79,950 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,253 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 79,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,254 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 64,254 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,881 miles

eml on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 42,170 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 42,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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NJ13 GPE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 66,513 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 NJ13 GPE, 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 13 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 NJ13 GPE registered?

NJ13 GPE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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