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R555 ESX

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,655 mi
Last recorded116,655 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 ESX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 116,655 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 152,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 105,111 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 105,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 140,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Ride height sensor broken

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,494 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 127,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Replacement recommended....245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,118 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 87,092 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,658 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,100 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,503 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 66,653 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 66,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 57,676 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted SLIGHT DAMAGE ON RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 57,676 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted SLIGHT DAMAGE ON RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 81,618 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,436 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,828 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,439 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,571 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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R555 ESX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R555 ESX, 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 R555 ESX registered?

R555 ESX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is R555 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 ESX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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