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AE55 XYD

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,077 mi
Last recorded114,077 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 114,077 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 114,077 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 114,073 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 108,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 107,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,041 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 94,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 91,627 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2019 91,627 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,372 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 79,960 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 79,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,324 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the side wall on the inside edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 69,298 miles

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 front tyre has a small cut in the side wall on the inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,670 miles

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

both rear discs lightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,832 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,025 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded slightly

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,957 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 24,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

AE55 XYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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