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9 TXF

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

71,681 mi
Last recorded71,681 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 TXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,681 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 71,643 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge badly worn /outer worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 66,692 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 66,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Right/Front?? (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 62,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel tank vent pipe heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,949 miles

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

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

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

underside covers obscuring brake pipes and other testable components

Fail 26 Jan 2023 56,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside covers obscuring brake pipes and other testable components

Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,308 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 50,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 43,927 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 43,927 miles

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 42,103 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 42,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,552 miles

undertrays

Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,076 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 39,076 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 37,406 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished

Offside Rear Outer perished

undertrays

Fail 18 Jan 2017 37,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished

Offside Rear Outer perished

undertrays

Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

undertrays

Pass 23 Jan 2015 34,334 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 32,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,974 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,066 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 25,064 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,699 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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9 TXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 9 TXF, 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 9 TXF registered?

9 TXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is 9 TXF safe to buy?

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