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BC05 JXS

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,264 mi
Last recorded78,264 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,264 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner shoulders

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

noisy engine

oil level on minimum

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,717 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,801 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 67,801 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,272 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,272 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 60,975 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,776 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 53,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,076 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,573 miles

Unable to view some areas (esp. underside) due to plastic panels.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 28,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to inspect much of underside due to panelling

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,037 miles

Unable to inspect much of underside due to panelling

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,121 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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BC05 JXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC05 JXS, 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 BC05 JXS registered?

BC05 JXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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