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Y27 KLC

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,238 mi
Last recorded129,238 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 129,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 122,142 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,020 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 98,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front brakes binding

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2023 95,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brakes binding

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2023 86,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,910 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,844 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 69,264 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 62,020 miles

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

No emissions reading

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,296 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,018 miles

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,417 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 38,417 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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Y27 KLC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 Y27 KLC, 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 Y27 KLC registered?

Y27 KLC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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