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BL05 OYG

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,511 mi
Last recorded147,511 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 147,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 135,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 115,846 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 115,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 96,192 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 74,511 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 74,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,051 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 59,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,420 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 41,420 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 OYG 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 63.6%.

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 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 OYG, 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 BL05 OYG registered?

BL05 OYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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