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CA05 XUK

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,879 mi
Last recorded117,879 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 117,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various on undercarriage (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obstructing various testable components

both sides rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2018 116,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 16 May 2018 116,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,391 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 108,350 miles

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,026 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,353 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,203 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,889 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2009 70,888 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,580 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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CA05 XUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 60,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA05 XUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA05 XUK registered?

CA05 XUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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