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160 DON

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

191,121 mi
Last recorded191,121 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration160 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 191,121 miles

Nearside Rear silencer corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 181,306 miles

Nearside Front exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 181,306 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 166,889 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Feb 2024 166,885 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 159,226 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 153,847 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 153,847 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2021 147,273 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 Mar 2021 147,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Dec 2018 146,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers under floor pan

Fail 27 Dec 2018 146,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers under floor pan

Pass 22 Nov 2017 129,308 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 114,681 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 110,384 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,358 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,688 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor is split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split

uneaven wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,216 miles

ar number plate staeting to deteriorate

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,991 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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160 DON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 60,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 160 DON, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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160 DON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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