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CV05 VSO

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,884 mi
Last recorded126,884 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 126,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 126,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2016 116,030 miles

Exhaust heatshield deteriorating

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 May 2016 116,030 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heatshield deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2015 65,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,433 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear tyre is cracked

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,433 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear tyre is cracked

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,718 miles

fuel filler pipe is corroded

rear tyre walls/ treads are cracked

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,069 miles

corrosion rear fuel filler pipe

Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracks in tyre walls

service light is on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,182 miles

cracks in tyre walls

service light is on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,534 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,879 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 25,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,300 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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CV05 VSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSO, 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 CV05 VSO registered?

CV05 VSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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