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YC13 SFV

2013 Mercedes-benz A 200

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,208 mi
Last recorded100,208 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A 20066,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 SFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 100,208 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear door has to be unlocked a few times to actually unlock

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 92,516 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 84,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,507 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 80,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,576 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,857 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,365 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 25,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ~1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ~1.9mm (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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YC13 SFV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC13 SFV, 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 YC13 SFV registered?

YC13 SFV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is YC13 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 SFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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