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GU05 BKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,732 mi
Last recorded120,732 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 120,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2025 120,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front image poor

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 118,293 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,992 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 114,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 112,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,661 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020
Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,592 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,435 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 99,135 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 99,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,596 miles

Handbrake lever high.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and slightly cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and slightly cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,232 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock rubber slightly deteriorated. (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock rubber slightly deteriorated. (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 122,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear disc slightly corroded.

Handbrake lever high.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock rubber slightly deteriorated. (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock rubber slightly deteriorated. (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,098 miles

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

Under trays fitted covering components.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,787 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses started to split.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off,side,front inner steering rack joint slight play.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 80,787 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses started to split.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

off,side,front inner steering rack joint slight play.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,575 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,010 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 BKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel 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 GU05 BKJ, 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 BKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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