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BW05 DDV

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,012 mi
Last recorded131,012 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 DDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 131,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroding.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 131,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroding.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 131,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system corroding.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 122,591 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray insecure on offside rear corner, recommend further inspection/repair

Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,164 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 116,164 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freashners hanging from interior miror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened heavily corroded/pitted, recommend replace (3.5.1n)

handbrake performance only just met, recommend further inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 97,280 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

shoulder wear to front tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,633 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front side windows tinted

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,265 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,662 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,581 miles

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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BW05 DDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black 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 BW05 DDV, 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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BW05 DDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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