MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both near side and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside front. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
brake pipes corrdoing
nsf brake hose cracking
pinhole in osf cv oot
raer number plate deteriorating
slight wear o front brake discs
Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
brake pipes corrdoing
front brake pads wearing and sliht wear on front brake discs
nsf brake hose cracking
os number plate light inop
osr tyre close to legal limit
pinhole in osf cv oot
raer number plate deteriorating
both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges
engine , under and sill covers fitted
front brake discs wearing low
Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges
engine , under and sill covers fitted
front brake discs wearing low
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre main tread ()
Offside Rear tyre cracks on main tread and slight outer sidewall deamage
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections both sides (2.4.A.3)
engine /underside and outer sills covers fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre main tread ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear tyre cracks on main tread and slight outer sidewall deamage
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections both sides (2.4.A.3)
engine /underside and outer sills covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Exhaust down-pipe flange appears to be disintegrating (corroded)
Front brake discs are badly corroded & worn (see inner face & refr2spec)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front tyres worn close to ply on outter edges borderline pass
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?
Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 BEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BF05 BEY, 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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BF05 BEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 9 May 2005.
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