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FY05 ZXT

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,604 mi
Last recorded69,604 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ZXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 69,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,448 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 66,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 62,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 62,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 60,850 miles

All brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pads worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 60,850 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Or a fault (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pads worn

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Split (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Split (5.2.3 (j))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 59,984 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,347 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 52,347 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,728 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 42,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,129 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,315 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 35,315 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,243 miles

all brake discs rusting

rear tyre walls cracking but not showing the cords

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,035 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,055 miles

offside front tyre has cut in outer side wall

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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FY05 ZXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FY05 ZXT, 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 FY05 ZXT registered?

FY05 ZXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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