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DE55 XPK

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,394 mi
Last recorded58,394 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,394 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 57,027 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,111 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 54,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,802 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,377 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,085 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,615 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,140 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Nearside (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 41,835 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 41,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid on screen (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 39,197 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,197 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,864 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 31,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,194 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,842 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 20,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DE55 XPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE55 XPK, 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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What year was DE55 XPK registered?

DE55 XPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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