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A19 JRO

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,090 mi
Last recorded68,090 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 JRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 68,090 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 68,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,408 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 67,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,489 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,501 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 62,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,235 miles

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 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,732 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 58,688 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front spring not sitting on shock mounts (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,969 miles

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,673 miles

Front Both tyres damaged to inner & outer shoulders of tread

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 27 Jul 2017 51,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Both tyres damaged to inner & outer shoulders of tread

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,958 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 46,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 40,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,050 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 35,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,360 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall/outer edge wearing low

Offside front tyre sidewall/outer edge wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,761 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 21,761 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 18,616 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,634 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 15,632 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,324 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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A19 JRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A19 JRO, 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

How do I check the history of A19 JRO?

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What year was A19 JRO registered?

A19 JRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is A19 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 JRO shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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