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HY05 TPF

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,208 mi
Last recorded104,208 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 TPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,208 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,209 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,081 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 98,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,562 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 93,481 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,379 miles

n/s/f outer side sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,437 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Fail 3 Mar 2011 66,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,125 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2009 47,122 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,817 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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HY05 TPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY05 TPF, 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 HY05 TPF registered?

HY05 TPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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