MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear child seats fitted
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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