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CX05 AEL

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,801 mi
Last recorded125,801 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 AEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 May 2023 125,801 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Apr 2022 114,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck to Tank ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 114,803 miles

Fuel hose insecure Filler hose at tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck to Tank ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 105,316 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 May 2021 105,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 99,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 93,900 miles

Both front disc much shields are rotten

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All have slight corrosion or have been covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler and tank have rust ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to perish (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable insulation failing and starting to rust

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to perish (5.3.2 (c))

Undershields fitted restricting the examination of all components

Fail 13 May 2019 93,900 miles

Exhaust system insecure Loose and blowing at mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour Near yellow offside blue (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top corroided to a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front disc much shields are rotten

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All have slight corrosion or have been covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler and tank have rust ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to perish (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable insulation failing and starting to rust

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to perish (5.3.2 (c))

Undershields fitted restricting the examination of all components

Pass 28 Apr 2018 85,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 85,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2017 76,708 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 76,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,903 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 67,903 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight roughness from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to crack on edges

o/s/f screen wash jet not very strong

Fail 4 Mar 2013 48,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,572 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 42,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,262 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,686 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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CX05 AEL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX05 AEL, 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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CX05 AEL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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