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CU05 MTE

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,970 mi
Last recorded62,970 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,970 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 62,399 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 61,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 60,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 60,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 27,628 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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CU05 MTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU05 MTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU05 MTE registered?

CU05 MTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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