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CV55 OVS

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,633 mi
Last recorded136,633 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 136,633 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 136,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear pads low.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,563 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,421 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 106,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,133 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 99,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,311 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 91,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,382 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,169 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,332 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,098 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,872 miles

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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CV55 OVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV55 OVS, 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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CV55 OVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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