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CF05 XLR

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,834 mi
Last recorded108,834 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 108,834 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2018 108,823 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2018 108,822 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,568 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 104,568 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,608 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 101,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,417 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,417 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,833 miles

adevise front brake pads and discs

advise both rear tyres on 3mm

advise front wiper blades

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,440 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 53,924 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 53,690 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 42,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,006 miles

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.

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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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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CF05 XLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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