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BL55 EVM

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,622 mi
Last recorded52,622 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 EVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,622 miles

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

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,454 miles

Brake pad wear light on dash

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front has cut to sidewall and wear to the outer edge

Offside Front Tyre has a cut to the sidewall but no cords showing

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 47,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad wear light on dash

EML on Dash

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front has cut to sidewall and wear to the outer edge

Offside Front Tyre has a cut to the sidewall but no cords showing

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,481 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 37,481 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 32,282 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 32,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,375 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,300 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,185 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 5,708 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 3,086 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 3,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 2,841 miles

full underbody cover(enginebay & body)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 2,841 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

full underbody cover(enginebay & body)

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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BL55 EVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL55 EVM, 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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BL55 EVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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