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BC05 MAE

2019 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,489 mi
Last recorded42,489 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class36,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 MAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 42,489 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 34,305 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 34,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 28,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 21,946 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 21,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 13,685 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 13,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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BC05 MAE is a 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 36,027 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-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC05 MAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC05 MAE registered?

BC05 MAE is a 2019 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2019.

Is BC05 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 MAE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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