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A5 FNR

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,371 mi
Last recorded63,371 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 63,371 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded - all round (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 60,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 57,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 54,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,081 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2018 43,136 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,256 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,249 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,893 miles

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,632 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,444 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,821 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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A5 FNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A5 FNR, 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 A5 FNR registered?

A5 FNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is A5 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FNR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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