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AE05 XRK

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,634 mi
Last recorded163,634 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 163,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 154,915 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edge 195/55 16

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 154,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front tyres wearing outer edge 195/55 16

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 147,527 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 147,389 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 137,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel tight to turn

runflat tyre fitted to nearside rear

Fail 8 Feb 2018 137,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel tight to turn

runflat tyre fitted to nearside rear

Pass 11 Feb 2017 129,224 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and application uneven (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 129,224 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and application uneven (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 120,505 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 120,505 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 119,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2015 119,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2014 111,342 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 101,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 101,930 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,752 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,762 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,686 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,375 miles

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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AE05 XRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AE05 XRK, 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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AE05 XRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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