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KW05 BKK

2005 Mercedes A Class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,804 mi
Last recorded90,804 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes A Class63,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BKK
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,804 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,827 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 86,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,669 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 83,668 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 77,520 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 77,460 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))

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

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

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

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

handbrake effort is efficient towards the end of lever travel

Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,418 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 72,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,484 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 66,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,634 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 59,634 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,710 miles

Please note that all previous MOT's have been issued showing KM and NOT Miles. The mileage reading on 29-04-2013 is recorded as showing 48286.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,418 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 71,418 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,758 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 45,758 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 22,841 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,841 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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KW05 BKK is a 2005 Mercedes A Class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,505 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW05 BKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes A Class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW05 BKK registered?

KW05 BKK is a 2005 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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