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BL05 HCK

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,366 mi
Last recorded189,366 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 189,366 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 189,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2016 184,460 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 174,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 164,694 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 164,694 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 157,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 148,568 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 124,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BL05 HCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL05 HCK, 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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BL05 HCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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