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EJ05 FFX

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,271 mi
Last recorded109,271 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 FFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 4 Jun 2015

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

No mileage display

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,848 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 101,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres tread cracking.

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,022 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 94,895 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,347 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight judder front brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,505 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 77,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,670 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 71,670 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,055 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2009 53,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2008 42,211 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FFX, 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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EJ05 FFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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