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FM55 NXF

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,545 mi
Last recorded99,545 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 NXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 99,545 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 99,545 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 53,400 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 53,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 50,575 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,968 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 46,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,429 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,566 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,123 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 41,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,286 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,727 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 33,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2011 29,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,420 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 21,154 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 21,148 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

n/s mirror broken

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,290 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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FM55 NXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FM55 NXF, 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 FM55 NXF registered?

FM55 NXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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