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S78 UTD

2013 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,989 mi
Last recorded72,989 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A 20066,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 UTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 72,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 72,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 67,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 67,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 60,850 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 60,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 54,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,016 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 37,635 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,188 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 25,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 19,907 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 14,595 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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S78 UTD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S78 UTD, 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 S78 UTD registered?

S78 UTD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is S78 UTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S78 UTD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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