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722 DLE

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,528 mi
Last recorded94,528 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration722 DLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 94,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,436 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 92,439 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 92,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,658 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,382 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,381 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,021 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 86,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 84,398 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,031 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,961 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,948 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,391 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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722 DLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 722 DLE, 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 722 DLE registered?

722 DLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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