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AF55 RYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,311 mi
Last recorded72,311 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 72,311 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 71,167 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,892 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 68,687 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,477 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,724 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,794 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,666 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,295 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,335 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 53,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,426 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Aug 2011 44,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,249 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,029 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,594 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 RYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

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

Is AF55 RYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 RYZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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