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MS05 MSA

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,090 mi
Last recorded124,090 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS05 MSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 124,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2026 114,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 113,794 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 113,794 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 104,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 100,580 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 100,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 93,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 93,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 85,626 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 85,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 82,039 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,460 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 51,460 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,000 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 37,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,296 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 25,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 22,807 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,596 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 18,897 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,040 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,960 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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MS05 MSA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,530 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-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MS05 MSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MS05 MSA registered?

MS05 MSA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is MS05 MSA safe to buy?

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