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BG05 YJA

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 99,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 93,853 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 93,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 86,641 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 86,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2017 78,925 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 19 Mar 2016 72,506 miles

Wiperblades deteriorated .

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,153 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,538 miles

EML light on .

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low .

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyre side walls deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2013 48,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyre side walls deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,631 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 40,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,479 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 28,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,955 miles

unable to see testable items due to extensive use of plastic and alloy covers

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,912 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,832 miles

n/s repeator lamp slitly damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2008 17,832 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s repeator lamp slitly damaged

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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BG05 YJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 60,568 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 BG05 YJA, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG05 YJA registered?

BG05 YJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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