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AF05 MUW

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,415 mi
Last recorded111,415 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 111,415 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 111,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 109,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 102,909 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 97,687 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 93,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 88,588 miles

Both front wheel bearing inner dust covers adrift

Both rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn bold

Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,559 miles

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

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

Both front wheel bearing inner dust covers adrift

Both rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn bold

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,163 miles

Central locking appears to have a fault.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,836 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,614 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,631 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 56,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,672 miles

n/s front tyre worn low outer edge

o/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,281 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 42,263 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,672 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 36,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,269 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF05 MUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF05 MUW, 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 AF05 MUW registered?

AF05 MUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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