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GV05 BZY

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Gold Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,190 mi
Last recorded98,190 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 BZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 98,190 miles

black paint coating on some brake pipes and on some other components under the vehicle

Fail 23 May 2019 98,189 miles

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

black paint coating on some brake pipes and on some other components under the vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,472 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,716 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,330 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 74,330 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,962 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,560 miles

rear tyres tread low on inner edges

right front shock absorber damp

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,622 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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GV05 BZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Gold with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GV05 BZY, 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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GV05 BZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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