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C7 PLJ

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,669 mi
Last recorded74,669 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,669 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,540 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,137 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,421 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,427 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,733 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 53,909 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,747 miles

Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,448 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,471 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,512 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,081 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,159 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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C7 PLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C7 PLJ, 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 C7 PLJ registered?

C7 PLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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