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850 CAA

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,987 mi
Last recorded65,987 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 CAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 59,698 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 54,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 52,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 51,454 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 44,571 miles

front brake pads are low

front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,962 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING PERISH

Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,039 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,274 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 18,509 miles

both rear brake discs scored and in rusty condition.

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,489 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,349 miles

Rear brake discs lighlty scored.

Rear tyre outer and inner sidewalls perishng.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,570 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)

UNDERTRAYS RESTRICTING VIEW

Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,807 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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850 CAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 850 CAA, 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 850 CAA registered?

850 CAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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