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B3 RNO

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,080 mi
Last recorded75,080 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 RNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 75,080 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 73,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 72,028 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 70,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,819 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,576 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 63,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,984 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,982 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,027 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 53,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,230 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator and close to legal limit

Fail 6 Aug 2014 37,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator and close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,349 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 31,349 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2012 27,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,642 miles

o/s rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 17,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,122 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 4,843 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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B3 RNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B3 RNO, 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 B3 RNO registered?

B3 RNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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