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GU05 BUH

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,615 mi
Last recorded72,615 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 72,615 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 71,215 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,338 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 69,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel filler/breather pipes corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides *STRONG ADVISE* (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 66,420 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,171 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,355 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 59,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,371 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,371 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 52,375 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 52,375 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,838 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 47,780 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,928 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,588 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,945 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,240 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 24,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,786 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 9,023 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 BUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BUH, 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 BUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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