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AD54 JRV

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 JRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2023

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2023

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 69,276 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted ....

Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,775 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted under the engine

Fail 23 Mar 2020 63,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted under the engine

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,741 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,090 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,865 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 46,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,182 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,480 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,102 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 35,100 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,036 miles

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

o/s front tyre low tyre preasure damaged tyre

o/s n/s front tyres sidewall splitting replace soon as

o/s n/s side idicator repeaters inop but front indicators visable from side

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,056 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,677 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,271 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,269 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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AD54 JRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD54 JRV, 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 AD54 JRV registered?

AD54 JRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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