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HF55 DDX

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,980 mi
Last recorded112,980 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,980 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 112,980 miles

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 102,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 92,523 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 92,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,246 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside rear tyre punctured

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 74,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside rear tyre punctured

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,246 miles

Offside Rear tyre has x2 nails 1955516 81w

both front wiper blades perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,904 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2014 34,904 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,835 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 31,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,681 miles

All 4 Tyres Scrubbed On Outer Edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,208 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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HF55 DDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HF55 DDX, 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 HF55 DDX registered?

HF55 DDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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