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CX05 FGN

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,728 mi
Last recorded83,728 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,728 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 83,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 83,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 68,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 68,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 63,558 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,821 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 59,821 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 56,158 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 56,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 53,622 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer side wall damage

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,231 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall 195/55/15v

Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,633 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall but not to cords

some damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,625 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 39,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,453 miles

child seats in osr+nsr visual inspection of belts only.

Pass 12 May 2008 29,341 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 FGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FGN, 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 CX05 FGN registered?

CX05 FGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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