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EJ05 BFA

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,440 mi
Last recorded106,440 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 106,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 103,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,972 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 100,920 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 Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,636 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 98,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,390 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,019 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 93,019 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,359 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,125 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,726 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,401 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 82,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 78,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,128 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,621 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,107 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,453 miles

front number plate

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,445 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 30,444 miles

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

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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EJ05 BFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ05 BFA, 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 EJ05 BFA registered?

EJ05 BFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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