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BF05 BEY

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,065 mi
Last recorded153,065 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 153,065 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2019 144,945 miles

brake pipes corrdoing

nsf brake hose cracking

pinhole in osf cv oot

raer number plate deteriorating

slight wear o front brake discs

Fail 13 May 2019 144,941 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 134,716 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

engine , under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs wearing low

Fail 8 May 2018 134,713 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 122,886 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 122,886 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 122,772 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 105,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 93,551 miles

both front tyres worn close to ply on outter edges borderline pass

Pass 1 May 2014 81,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 69,569 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 69,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 45,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 38,187 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,099 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 33,099 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 24,360 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 24,360 miles

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.

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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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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