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CV05 EYS

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,995 mi
Last recorded99,995 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 EYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 99,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 99,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 91,236 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on suspension components and rear axle

Fail 23 Feb 2022 91,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on suspension components and rear axle

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,318 miles

slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,753 miles

slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018
Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,790 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,787 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,875 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,851 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,729 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,606 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 50,600 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 41,257 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,257 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,722 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CV05 EYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV05 EYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV05 EYS registered?

CV05 EYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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