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PF05 BES

2016 Mercedes-benz A 200

Red Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,439 mi
Last recorded72,439 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz A 20044,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 BES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 72,439 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 72,439 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both roll bar (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 1mm 225 55 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 104,628 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 104,627 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 58,962 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'D' bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 101,843 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 101,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 42,772 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 42,768 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,448 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 28,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

factory under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2022 76,639 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

factory under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 8,285 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 8,285 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,420 miles

Factory covers fitted. Some components not visible

Pass 31 Mar 2021 4,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 3,961 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,266 miles

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

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

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

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

full engine cover fitted. many components not visable

Pass 18 Mar 2019 3,359 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,815 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 18 Oct 2018 58,815 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,842 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 50,842 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,353 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

engine covers fitted obscuring view

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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PF05 BES is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Red with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 44,195 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 PF05 BES, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PF05 BES registered?

PF05 BES is a 2016 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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