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EA55 PCO

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,238 mi
Last recorded100,238 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 PCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 100,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 93,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyres are feathering on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,294 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,257 miles

Outstanding manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,609 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,274 miles

front discs and pads worn

rear tyre tred low

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,384 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,514 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,723 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,069 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 26,921 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,044 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 18,556 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 18,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cord/ply

Pass 8 Dec 2008 15,932 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)

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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EA55 PCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA55 PCO, 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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EA55 PCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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