Mercedes-Benz A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto
From 1,857 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 33 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 33 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 32 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| lamp not securely attached | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 3 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A 200 Exclusive Edition Autos tested had between 15,946 and 29,610 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,330 median miles, the A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto has a 93.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,857 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto is 21,330 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,946 and 29,610 miles.
Buying a used A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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