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AV05 OWY

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,387 mi
Last recorded107,387 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 107,387 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn in inner edg

Pass 11 Jul 2013 107,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 98,168 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 98,168 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,760 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 68,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,725 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 39,725 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV05 OWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AV05 OWY, 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 AV05 OWY registered?

AV05 OWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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