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A20 OUV

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 53,702 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 52,863 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 51,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever has slight movement It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,086 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 48,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,348 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,310 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 44,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm -WEARING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,267 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 40,260 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,276 miles

Front brake binding on very slightly.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 37,276 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake binding on very slightly.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,641 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,548 miles

both rear tyre valves very perished

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 25 Oct 2012 30,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyre valves very perished

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,851 miles

front discs corroded and lipped

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,240 miles

front brake discs worn

sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,350 miles

bonnet release mechanism faulty has been temp repaired before

Fail 10 Oct 2008 19,683 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside rear & offside front tyres have side wall damage

Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,683 miles

nearside rear & offside front tyres have side wall damage

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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A20 OUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,638 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 A20 OUV, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 OUV registered?

A20 OUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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