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BL55 PVT

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,312 mi
Last recorded169,312 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 169,312 miles

Centre Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 3 May 2018 169,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2017 144,728 miles

Extensive Under-Trays Fitted

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. sticky (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 129,245 miles

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

Rear child seats fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 129,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Rear child seats fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2015 128,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

f/o/s/disc brake stone guard badly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 128,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

f/o/s/disc brake stone guard badly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 109,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,643 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2012 63,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,721 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 37,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,396 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 26,712 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2008 26,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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