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GY55 ZXF

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,638 mi
Last recorded70,638 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 ZXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,638 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,913 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front door mirror unit is slightly insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 60,913 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front door mirror unit is slightly insecure

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front door mirror unit is damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 60,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front door mirror unit is damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,818 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 33,818 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,847 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 23,181 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,609 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,473 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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GY55 ZXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Red with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY55 ZXF, 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 GY55 ZXF registered?

GY55 ZXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 ZXF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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