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AA55 NTA

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,897 mi
Last recorded128,897 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 NTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 128,897 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 128,001 miles

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a few shallow cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 106,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre inner sidewall coming adrift of main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,134 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leaking fluid and split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,395 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,634 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 45,634 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,150 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 36,150 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,942 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,225 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,139 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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AA55 NTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AA55 NTA, 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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AA55 NTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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