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45A196

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,735 mi
Last recorded177,735 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration45A196
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 177,735 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Aug 2012 177,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishing

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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45A196 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 45A196, 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 45A196 registered?

45A196 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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