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AD55 UCN

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,344 mi
Last recorded110,344 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 UCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 110,344 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 99,818 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2023 99,818 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,519 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,570 miles

exhaust box rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2021 83,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust box rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,269 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 74,269 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 63,894 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 59,930 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,503 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,997 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,606 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 43,044 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,056 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,909 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,953 miles

front tyres at 1.6mm

rear wiper rubber split

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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AD55 UCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AD55 UCN, 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 AD55 UCN registered?

AD55 UCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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