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970 EHR

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,873 mi
Last recorded48,873 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration970 EHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 48,873 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2023 48,041 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 47,279 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 47,263 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 46,384 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 46,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,980 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 21 Mar 2017 44,960 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,963 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 40,952 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate delaminated

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,911 miles

Front number plate delaminated

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,256 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,194 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)

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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970 EHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 970 EHR, 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 970 EHR registered?

970 EHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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