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HN55 ZFH

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,738 mi
Last recorded162,738 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 ZFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 162,738 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 148,711 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 148,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 148,564 miles

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 134,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

outer casing of osf wheel bearing exposed

Fail 6 Nov 2013 134,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

outer casing of osf wheel bearing exposed

Pass 30 Oct 2012 115,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake has long travel

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,132 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 78,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre getting low

underside of car covered in trim unable to test fully

Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,088 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre getting low

underside of car covered in trim unable to test fully

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,750 miles

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

both rear tyre treads uneven

n/s front tyre cut outer sidewall

slight play steering rack

underside of car covered in trim unable to test fully

Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,788 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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HN55 ZFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN55 ZFH, 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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HN55 ZFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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