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BC05 TLC

2020 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,164 mi
Last recorded85,164 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class27,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 TLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 85,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 85,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2026 27,953 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 77,883 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 23,357 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 23,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 59,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 18,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 53,102 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 13,310 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 42,278 miles

225/40/18 x 4,,PLASTIC COVERS X 3,,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 May 2022 42,278 miles

225/40/18 x 4,,PLASTIC COVERS X 3,,

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2021 32,478 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 32,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 26,631 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 26,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2020

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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 TLC is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,455 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 TLC, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC05 TLC registered?

BC05 TLC is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2020.

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