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96 FJB

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,246 mi
Last recorded43,246 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 FJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 43,246 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 43,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 42,689 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,086 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,564 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 36,425 miles

Rear Both rear tyres perishing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 31,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,285 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,420 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,575 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,202 miles

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

offside front / and both rear tyres have cracks in side wall and tread area

Fail 14 Aug 2012 17,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,271 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,828 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 11,864 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,327 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,467 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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96 FJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 96 FJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 96 FJB registered?

96 FJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is 96 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96 FJB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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