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AF05 RZR

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,467 mi
Last recorded88,467 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 RZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 88,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perished

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,560 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,080 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 47,001 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,680 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,849 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,770 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 RZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

AF05 RZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AF05 RZR safe to buy?

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