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BR05 NMG

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,998 mi
Last recorded126,998 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 NMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 126,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 117,823 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 109,552 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 109,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,709 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 80,670 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,523 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 70,518 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,749 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,009 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,968 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,780 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,767 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,479 miles

Brake pads getting low front

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear wiper worn advise replacement

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 43,479 miles

Brake pads getting low front

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper worn advise replacement

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,792 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,294 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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BR05 NMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BR05 NMG, 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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BR05 NMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BR05 NMG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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