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EJ55 VWV

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,634 mi
Last recorded99,634 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2021 99,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

rear seat belts buckle cover missing

Pass 16 Apr 2020 79,410 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear both sides seat belt buckle plastic case missing

Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,346 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 56,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers & shields fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2016 56,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers & shields fitted

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,871 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,134 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 35,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,015 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,025 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,950 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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EJ55 VWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ55 VWV, 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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EJ55 VWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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