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AF55 UJW

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019

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

Parking Brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged all 3 on rear - plastic covers missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 22,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system lightly rubbing and has a slight play in UJ (2.1.4 (a))

on all rear seat belts locking m/m covers missing

parking brake lever has a small reserve travel - need adjustment

Pass 4 Jul 2017 115,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,782 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,761 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,251 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 72,948 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,891 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,453 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,814 miles

both head/light aim on upper limit on zero/

large under trays

under trays damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,833 miles

Centre under-tray is damaged.

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 UJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF55 UJW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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