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YF62 VJC

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,594 mi
Last recorded181,594 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 181,594 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 179,861 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 179,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 172,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 155,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 121,474 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 121,179 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 87,019 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 12 Oct 2018 69,280 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 69,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,046 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,842 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,199 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Undertrays fitted

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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YF62 VJC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF62 VJC, 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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YF62 VJC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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