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HN05 PPU

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,875 mi
Last recorded86,875 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 86,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 86,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2025 82,532 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 82,522 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Washer jets only just meet requirement new jets required

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,782 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,163 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,215 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Over sills & under trays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 51,215 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Over sills & under trays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper adrift

Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,345 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,108 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view N/S MIRROR AND INDICATOR DAMAGED (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,717 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance N/S MIRROR INDICATOR DAMAGED/CRACKED LENS,BEEN TAPED UP (1.4.A.2e)

Rear REAR BUMPER LOOSE/DAMAGED

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,330 miles

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR/INDICATOR LAMP DAMAGED AND TAPED UP

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,071 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers judder

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,546 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Feb 2012 23,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,756 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,834 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,638 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,312 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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HN05 PPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN05 PPU, 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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HN05 PPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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