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AE05 YWR

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,520 mi
Last recorded98,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 98,520 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 98,520 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,816 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 97,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,889 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

off side rear near side chassis rust started .rear floor rust stated,off side and near side rear shock absorb er corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

off side rear near side chassis rust started .rear floor rust stated,off side and near side rear shock absorb er corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 92,486 miles

eml light on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,370 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 89,322 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 74,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 64,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

hand brake cable spring snap but still working ok

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,289 miles

rear wiper blade split

oil leak from oil filler cap

rear washer jet blocked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,115 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,294 miles

ft tyres at 2mm

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 YWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

AE05 YWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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