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PJ62 OVL

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

96,299 mi
Last recorded96,299 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 OVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 96,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2026 96,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 91,046 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,157 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 86,079 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 83,126 miles

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

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

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Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR -2

Pass 21 Jan 2023 78,995 miles

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Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR =2

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,900 miles

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Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR =2=BOTH

Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,302 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,197 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,259 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of component

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 12 Jan 2018 48,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 40,141 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PJ62 OVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel 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 PJ62 OVL, 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 PJ62 OVL registered?

PJ62 OVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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