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3 VG

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,863 mi
Last recorded79,863 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 VG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 79,863 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated *Fuel fillter hoses corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 79,857 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 77,432 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,543 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 75,543 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,419 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 73,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,017 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,529 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 69,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear down to second layer rubber 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear down to second layer rubber 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,169 miles

Fuel hose corroded Fuel tank filler hoses (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 68,169 miles

Fuel hose corroded Fuel tank filler hoses (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,167 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 65,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,735 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,508 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,601 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,713 miles

Tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,079 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,529 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 8,113 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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3 VG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 3 VG, 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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What year was 3 VG registered?

3 VG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is 3 VG safe to buy?

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