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GU05 BPF

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,130 mi
Last recorded49,130 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,130 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,451 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,451 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,742 miles

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

windscreen stone chip

Fail 1 Mar 2016 43,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

windscreen stone chip

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,312 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,696 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,696 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,817 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,410 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 BPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU05 BPF, 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 GU05 BPF registered?

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

Is GU05 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 BPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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