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CT05 MAX

2020 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,117 mi
Last recorded72,117 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class27,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 MAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 72,117 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,517 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,120 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 52,120 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,799 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 32,993 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 63,616 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 56,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 56,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge 225 45 17 y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 23,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 23,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 16,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 6,993 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 6,877 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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CT05 MAX is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,455 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 CT05 MAX, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CT05 MAX registered?

CT05 MAX is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2020.

Is CT05 MAX safe to buy?

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