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AF55 RYW

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,766 mi
Last recorded119,766 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 119,766 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 119,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has large scew in it (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 110,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has large scew in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,458 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 97,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,812 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,245 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,624 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 62,622 miles

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,215 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,699 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,553 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,112 miles

gearbox looks small slight oil leak from pipes

nearside front tyre has slight cracks around tread

nearside inner cv joint leak small amount of grease

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,514 miles

o/s/r bumper corner loose

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,727 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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AF55 RYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol 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 AF55 RYW, 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 AF55 RYW registered?

AF55 RYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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