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AF55 UJG

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,552 mi
Last recorded115,552 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 115,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 111,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 108,446 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks

Fail 4 Jul 2017 106,005 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,000 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 29 May 2015 99,423 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 89,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,067 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 52,067 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,610 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 37,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 33,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,889 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 UJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UJG, 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 UJG registered?

AF55 UJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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