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YS62 JYN

2012 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,663 mi
Last recorded137,663 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz A 20069,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 JYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 137,663 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 126,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 115,485 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 115,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 102,600 miles

Emissions not tested as blip too clean to detect

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

Fail 21 May 2021 102,490 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested as blip too clean to detect

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

Pass 26 May 2020 91,275 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 78,316 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 65,997 miles

Brake pad warning sign on

Fail 27 Apr 2018 65,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad warning sign on

Pass 4 May 2017 54,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre shoulder worn excessively

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,401 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 50,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner section (4.1.E.1)

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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YS62 JYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS62 JYN, 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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YS62 JYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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