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AE05 XMG

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 96,503 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,261 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 90,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,087 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,325 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,953 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 66,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,046 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,849 miles

front washers are part blocked bit serviceable

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,129 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,436 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 31,436 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake pads are low

Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,328 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 22,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

AE05 XMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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