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AB05 FER

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,496 mi
Last recorded74,496 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 FER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,496 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,212 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 73,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 68,002 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 68,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,184 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 62,183 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,949 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,303 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,384 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,811 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 46,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,223 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,195 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 34,195 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,063 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,329 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,901 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre T rated (remaining tyres V rated)

nearside rear tyre has a large split on inner sidewall

rear wiper blade split

underside of vehicle covered in plastic shielding preventing inspection of testable items

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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AB05 FER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AB05 FER, 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

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What year was AB05 FER registered?

AB05 FER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is AB05 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 FER shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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