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DY05 XTG

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Beige Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,899 mi
Last recorded91,899 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 XTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,899 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 91,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,871 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,932 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 87,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 79,011 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s washer jet blocked

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,570 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 69,569 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 64,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 58,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 58,173 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 51,335 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 51,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 44,631 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 44,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 38,673 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 28,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f Drive shaft rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,671 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 20,738 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,562 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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DY05 XTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Beige with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY05 XTG, 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 DY05 XTG registered?

DY05 XTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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