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BF05 KPV

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,216 mi
Last recorded95,216 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,216 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,677 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,648 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 86,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,025 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 82,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,002 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 77,001 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,985 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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BF05 KPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPV, 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 BF05 KPV registered?

BF05 KPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is BF05 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 KPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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