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GK55 ZSW

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Green Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,951 mi
Last recorded105,951 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 ZSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 105,951 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 105,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 103,094 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust weak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 99,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 97,766 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 97,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,372 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,050 miles

Front brake pads look low and discs slight corrossion

Fail 28 Jul 2016 85,789 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake pads look low and discs slight corrossion

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,036 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,294 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,240 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,857 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,352 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,042 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 14 Aug 2009 35,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,511 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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GK55 ZSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Green with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK55 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

GK55 ZSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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