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AE05 YWB

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,624 mi
Last recorded83,624 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,624 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat belt webbing slightly damage on the edge ,but not effecting the seat belt strength.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,297 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 76,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,656 miles

engine cover under trays and plastic covers over outer sills

rear seats folded away

Fail 8 Feb 2016 69,620 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate used befor 2012 (4.1.D.4)

covers fitted to under side

plastic covers over outer sills

rear seats folded away

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,081 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,519 miles

2/ rear brake pads becoming worn 3/ pin hole in n/s and o/s front outer drive shaft gaiters

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 55,425 miles

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

2/ rear brake pads becoming worn 3/ pin hole in n/s and o/s front outer drive shaft gaiters

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,626 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Pin hole in offside front drive shaft gaiter.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 40,444 miles

pin hole in o/s outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,895 miles

1/ n/s front tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 33,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

1/ n/s front tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,454 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outside edges.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,737 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 YWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YWB, 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 YWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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