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2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Red Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,872 mi
Last recorded128,872 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 USD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,872 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearing limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking lever travel

rear chassis rusting

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 116,281 miles

Nearside Inner c.v boot has deep cracks

corrosion on both front shocks

corrosion on rear axle beam & mtg worn

fluctuation o/s/f brake

long travel on handbrake

Fail 10 Oct 2018 116,281 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner c.v boot has deep cracks

corrosion on both front shocks

corrosion on rear axle beam & mtg worn

fluctuation o/s/f brake

long travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Oct 2017 109,457 miles

O/S/F TYRE LIGHT SPLITTING ON OUTER EDGE--N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 5 Oct 2017 109,457 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE LIGHT SPLITTING ON OUTER EDGE--N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 Jan 2017 109,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,256 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake backplates corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 79,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake backplates corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,990 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,902 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,144 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,913 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 13,643 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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AU54 USD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Red with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AU54 USD, 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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AU54 USD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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