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DX05 WXN

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,885 mi
Last recorded59,885 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 WXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,885 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 57,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 53,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 51,223 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 51,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 49,877 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 49,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 48,474 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 48,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

mileage display on dash not illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,024 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,442 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,736 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,716 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 35,865 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,931 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,379 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,179 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 32,174 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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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DX05 WXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DX05 WXN, 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 DX05 WXN registered?

DX05 WXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is DX05 WXN safe to buy?

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