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DV55 FZL

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,678 mi
Last recorded107,678 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 107,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,849 miles

Front top mounts worn

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear shoes covers corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 102,849 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,645 miles

Fuel tank slightly corroded along seam

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before they go past undertray (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Undertrays and covers fitted some components not visible

Fail 28 Jul 2016 84,645 miles

Fuel tank slightly corroded along seam

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before they go past undertray (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Undertrays and covers fitted some components not visible

Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,419 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,409 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 69,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,592 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,098 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 53,098 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside washer jet poor

Fail 2 Aug 2011 44,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,391 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,841 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,332 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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DV55 FZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV55 FZL, 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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DV55 FZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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