MOT Status
ValidMileage
174,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
n/s seat belt lazy to go back
near and off side front door slightly corrosion
near side quarter panel slightly corroded
Fuel tank corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s/f tyre 2-3mm
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
n/s/f brake binding
n/s/f tyre worn on edges and low on pressure
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING THIN, BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW AND CRUMBLING! fRONT BRAKES ARE BINDING ON.
STRONGLY ADVISE: BOTH REAR TYRES ARE SERIOUSLY CRACKED AND WORN LOW!!!!!
both rear tyres cracking in tread area
signs that bits broken of o/s/f brake pad and also binding
body work damage to centre front bumper
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres cracking in tread area
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AD05 YDS 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 94.7%.
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 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 AD05 YDS, 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 AD05 YDS registered?
AD05 YDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2005.
Is AD05 YDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AD05 YDS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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