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AE05 YVC

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 97,058 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 92,353 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 May 2018 92,296 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 88,658 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 85,281 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 81,866 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 78,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,314 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall perished/deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished/deteriorated

offside front tyre outer side wall perished/deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished/deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2013 76,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre outer side wall perished/deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished/deteriorated

offside front tyre outer side wall perished/deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished/deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2012 73,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,018 miles

rear tyres now starting to perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,147 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,642 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 YVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YVC, 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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AE05 YVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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