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AB55 ROZ

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,395 mi
Last recorded65,395 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 ROZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,395 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 65,394 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,701 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,900 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 47,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 42,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,031 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,981 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,907 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,748 miles

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

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

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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AB55 ROZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AB55 ROZ, 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 AB55 ROZ registered?

AB55 ROZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is AB55 ROZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 ROZ shows 12 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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