MOT Status
ValidMileage
72,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Factory covers fitted. Some components not visible
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))
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
Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection
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))
Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is PF05 BES safe to buy?
The MOT history for PF05 BES shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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