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GU05 AHC

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Gold Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,380 mi
Last recorded176,380 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 AHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 176,380 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 159,562 miles

Front Both droplink upper dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front side repeater slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer shoulders bald 195-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears + deteriorated 195-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 17 Apr 2015 151,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 142,709 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 142,708 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 131,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 25 Mar 2013 131,583 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 120,295 miles

engine light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 120,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 106,585 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 106,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,426 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 81,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,662 miles

advise offside front tyre inner edge close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,286 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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GU05 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Gold with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU05 AHC, 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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GU05 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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