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PM05 COT

2021 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,816 mi
Last recorded86,816 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class26,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM05 COT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 86,816 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2026 48,266 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 39,820 miles

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 7 Feb 2025 82,347 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 82,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 31,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 72,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,839 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,517 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,021 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 50,006 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 40,337 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 31,159 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 31,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 29,911 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,545 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 10,620 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 9,070 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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PM05 COT is a 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 26,873 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 PM05 COT, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PM05 COT registered?

PM05 COT is a 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2021.

Is PM05 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM05 COT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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