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AF55 UJY

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,400 mi
Last recorded92,400 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 92,400 miles

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 90,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 85,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,356 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,356 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,264 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,741 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,060 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,903 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,466 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,659 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 58,659 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,043 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,134 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,772 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,280 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,263 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 27,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,537 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,368 miles

N/S/F tyre tread getting low

O/S/F tyre tread getting low

Fail 26 Aug 2008 22,368 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F tyre tread getting low

O/S/F tyre tread getting low

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 UJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UJY, 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 UJY registered?

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

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