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R400 TLC

2010 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

81,416 mi
Last recorded81,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 TLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 81,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 93,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 78,715 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 78,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 90,547 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 72,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 85,551 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 79,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 65,190 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside mirror repeater lens damaged/missing

Fail 24 Jul 2019 61,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside mirror repeater lens damaged/missing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 71,994 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,964 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,250 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,878 miles

osf tyre bald inner & outer edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,517 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,115 miles

2 nails in osr tyre

rear wiper blade split

tpms light on dash lit

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,469 miles

Nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2015 36,469 miles

Nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,510 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,442 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 28,217 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 26,235 miles

stone chip on the windscreen-nearside

Pass 10 May 2011 23,595 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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R400 TLC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 R400 TLC, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R400 TLC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 15 December 2010.

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The MOT history for R400 TLC shows 33 tests with a 84.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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