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EJ05 OPC

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,580 mi
Last recorded42,580 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 OPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 42,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 39,774 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 37,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 36,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 34,888 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 34,123 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 34,123 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 32,120 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 30,594 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 28,326 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 26,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,605 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 21,734 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 21,732 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 19,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 17,326 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 15,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,549 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 10,906 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 9,229 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 7,278 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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EJ05 OPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EJ05 OPC, 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 OPC registered?

EJ05 OPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 OPC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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