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GK55 ZZW

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,022 mi
Last recorded86,022 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 86,022 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 86,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 16 very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 82,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,883 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2015 75,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,862 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,430 miles

rear brake pads low

front brake discs lipped and wearing thin

o/s/r tyre out of shape and tread low on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2010 50,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,081 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 ZZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

GK55 ZZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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