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AE55 XPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,211 mi
Last recorded132,211 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2022 132,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Clutch releasing bearing falulty

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 129,234 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 129,234 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 122,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 119,029 miles

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Front brake discs scored and worn nearside overheated but not binding

Offside ball joint play

Fail 22 May 2018 119,029 miles

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Front brake discs scored and worn nearside overheated but not binding

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside ball joint play

Pass 3 May 2017 110,768 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2017 110,768 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 98,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,931 miles

osf nsf osr tyres on limit

Pass 3 May 2014 71,083 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 60,452 miles

both front btyres close to legal limit and wearing on outer edges

both front wishbone bushes deterating

front brake inbalance

slight engine misfire

Fail 3 May 2013 60,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front btyres close to legal limit and wearing on outer edges

both front wishbone bushes deterating

front brake inbalance

slight engine misfire

some wear in rear brake discs

Pass 9 May 2012 54,898 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 54,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 46,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 34,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 17,150 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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AE55 XPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE55 XPZ, 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 AE55 XPZ registered?

AE55 XPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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