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GK55 XMT

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,215 mi
Last recorded87,215 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 87,215 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 87,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 85,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,731 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 71,517 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 71,517 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,697 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,274 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 60,274 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 58,031 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tested when wet

Under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,181 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,255 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 31,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,948 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 10,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 8,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 7,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,984 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 6,983 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs very corroded

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear brake disc,s corroding on braking surface

Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,041 miles

corrosion on faces of front and rear brake discs

rear wiper blade is split

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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GK55 XMT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GK55 XMT, 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 GK55 XMT registered?

GK55 XMT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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