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AF05 MVT

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,571 mi
Last recorded100,571 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight wheel damage

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,211 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,170 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 53,170 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,542 miles

both rear tyres cracking on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,559 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,022 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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AF05 MVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

AF05 MVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is AF05 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 MVT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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