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CU05 SZG

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,644 mi
Last recorded85,644 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 SZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,644 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and heavy cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear cracking

cover under car

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,528 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

plastic trim covering archs and sills unable to inspect

Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,895 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 66,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,439 miles

brake wear waring light on dash

front brake discs worn inside edge n/s/f o/s/f

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise fuel neck filler pipes corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,812 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,938 miles

offside rear disc slightly pitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,819 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake application just under maximum inbalance 23%.

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 SZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

CU05 SZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is CU05 SZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 SZG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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