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FT05 HDC

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,239 mi
Last recorded52,239 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 HDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,239 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 52,239 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,305 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 44,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 37,187 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,990 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,745 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 18,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 14,284 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,019 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 8,818 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,629 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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FT05 HDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FT05 HDC, 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 FT05 HDC registered?

FT05 HDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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