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CU05 ENX

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,562 mi
Last recorded100,562 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ENX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 100,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 100,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,934 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,453 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,961 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 86,650 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 83,985 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 83,985 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 77,776 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,711 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 72,711 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,300 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 66,300 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,694 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 60,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,633 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,414 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,024 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,239 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,875 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,319 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 29,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,246 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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CU05 ENX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CU05 ENX, 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 CU05 ENX registered?

CU05 ENX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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