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BJ55 ABF

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,701 mi
Last recorded74,701 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ABF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 74,701 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 74,701 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 70,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 66,392 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 62,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 58,609 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,903 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,062 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 48,028 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,728 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 39,478 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 39,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,971 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 35,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,860 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,262 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,272 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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BJ55 ABF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 ABF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ55 ABF registered?

BJ55 ABF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 ABF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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