MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread THE LETTER F (6.3.1d)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread THE LETTERS C F X R (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread THE LETTER F (6.3.1d)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread THE LETTERS C F X R (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
adevise front brake pads and discs
advise both rear tyres on 3mm
advise front wiper blades
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs have heavy surface corrosion. May clear with use
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Approx 3/4mm of tread on rear tyres
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CF05 XLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF05 XLR, 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 CF05 XLR registered?
CF05 XLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 2005.
Is CF05 XLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for CF05 XLR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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