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BL05 MKM

2005 Mercedes A Class

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,552 mi
Last recorded97,552 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes A Class63,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 MKM
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,552 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSR NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged All rear cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 97,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSR NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp aim too low Both NSF OSF (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged All rear cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,846 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 94,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Squashed, premature failure likely (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,950 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 91,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 87,242 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,914 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 82,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cover missing o/s/r seat belt catch.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,171 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,654 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,972 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 51,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,793 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,616 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 25,254 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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BL05 MKM is a 2005 Mercedes A Class in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,505 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL05 MKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes A Class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL05 MKM registered?

BL05 MKM is a 2005 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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