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WD55 CVU

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,333 mi
Last recorded111,333 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 CVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 111,333 miles

n/s rear tyre eworn slightly on the edges also has a slight bulge

o/s tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 4 May 2012 111,333 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s rear tyre eworn slightly on the edges also has a slight bulge

o/s tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 6 May 2011 94,711 miles

n/s mirror loose and damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge and slightly mishaped

o/s mirror caseing damaged

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

poor condition rear number plate

rear undertray damaged n/s

slight weep o/s front shock

Fail 6 May 2011 94,711 miles

Inner Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s front tyre worn on the edges

n/s mirror loose and damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge and slightly mishaped

needs tracking

o/s mirror caseing damaged

poor condition rear number plate

rear undertray damaged n/s

rear wiper rubber split

slight wear front brake discs

slight weep o/s front shock

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,672 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,645 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 55,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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WD55 CVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,638 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 WD55 CVU, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WD55 CVU registered?

WD55 CVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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