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AE05 NJU

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,261 mi
Last recorded90,261 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 NJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 90,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,826 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

off side front fog lamp cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,949 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertray fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 75,807 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,186 miles

Nearside rear wheel distorted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 64,232 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2014 64,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 55,763 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,431 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged, but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear washer jet broken

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 17,027 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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AE05 NJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AE05 NJU, 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 AE05 NJU registered?

AE05 NJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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