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RJ07 XGA

2007 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,941 mi
Last recorded98,941 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A 20058,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 XGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 3 Oct 2018 98,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread area

underside of vehicle cannot be fully inspected due to full covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 92,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread area

underside of vehicle cannot be fully inspected due to full covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,443 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread area

under covers fitted to underside of vehicle and full inspection cannot be made

Fail 21 Sep 2016 87,419 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread area

under covers fitted to underside of vehicle and full inspection cannot be made

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,238 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,220 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 74,192 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 63,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 59,821 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 59,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 51,218 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,203 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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RJ07 XGA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 58,937 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 RJ07 XGA, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ07 XGA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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