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257D256

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,780 mi
Last recorded72,780 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration257D256
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 72,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,306 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,122 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 62,122 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,699 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2021 61,699 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 56,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre condition not very good. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot has a little leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,902 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 48,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,116 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,348 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 40,245 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 37,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,791 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,379 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 29,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,835 miles

slight play in both front lower arms (inner bushes)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 24,496 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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257D256 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 257D256, 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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257D256 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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