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AP05 BJU

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Gold Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,747 mi
Last recorded105,747 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,747 miles

Offside Front wing rusty

Nearside door molding taped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 1 Road wheel fixing missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

rear lense taped

under body corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 105,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed molding sharp edge (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door does not latch securely closed molding sharp edge (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 1 Road wheel fixing missing

Offside Front wing rusty

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2020 101,425 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,842 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 97,842 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 94,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 93,847 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,707 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 83,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,794 miles

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 72,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,998 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,150 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,710 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,915 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 29,915 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres tread worn to 2mm

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,801 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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AP05 BJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Gold with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP05 BJU, 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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AP05 BJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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