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AD05 YFK

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,150 mi
Last recorded94,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,150 miles

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

underbody slight rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2021 93,901 miles

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

general underbody parts light rusting

Pass 20 Jul 2020 93,505 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 93,482 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 92,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 90,017 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 78,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,576 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 56,568 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,327 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,735 miles

Both front seat belts slow to re-tract

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,726 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Offsisde front steering track rod has slight play

Slight play in nearside front suspension strut

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,842 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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AD05 YFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AD05 YFK, 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 YFK registered?

AD05 YFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is AD05 YFK safe to buy?

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