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AE05 XZR

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

249,226 mi
Last recorded249,226 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 249,226 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 248,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 210,058 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 210,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 292,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 153,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 124,829 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 124,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 146,762 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,740 miles

front pads low

nearside rear tyre has a small cut

Fail 16 Jun 2008 89,712 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front pads low

nearside rear tyre has a small cut

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 XZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

AE05 XZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is AE05 XZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XZR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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