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KV05 TGF

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,909 mi
Last recorded170,909 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 170,909 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 170,909 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 169,843 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 169,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 161,870 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 161,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault near side front ABS ring(wheel bearing) damaged (1.6 (b))

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake requirements just met (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2019 145,921 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 63,206 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 120,597 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 120,455 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 116,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,065 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,511 miles

Full underbody and front/rear suspension plastic covers fitted

Induction noise?

Knock from steering column and movement to o/s of steering rack (internaly) - poss track rod - not end

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,680 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,383 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,913 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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KV05 TGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Red with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KV05 TGF, 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 KV05 TGF registered?

KV05 TGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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