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AF55 RZM

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,063 mi
Last recorded139,063 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,063 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,540 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 132,963 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 130,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 128,650 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 123,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 113,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

RHF tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to under trays and under front bumper

slight play in RH of steering rack

Fail 6 May 2014 113,794 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

RHF tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to under trays and under front bumper

slight play in RH of steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 May 2012 90,803 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,909 miles

both front tyres wearing thin inner n outer thread area

Fail 28 Apr 2010 77,909 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

both front tyres wearing thin inner n outer thread area

Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,802 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and may be under inflated.

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 RZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF55 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

AF55 RZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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