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HN55 MGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,361 mi
Last recorded82,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 MGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 82,361 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 82,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 82,035 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 80,120 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,875 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 78,875 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate insecure both (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,084 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,368 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,265 miles

under trays fitted covering major components

Fail 29 Jan 2020 67,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 11 Feb 2019 62,949 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,519 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 6 Feb 2017 49,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 34,511 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,500 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 28,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,340 miles

Rear tyres deep cracking (both sides)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 24,467 miles

Rear tyre side walls cracking both sides

slight knock from steering

Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,908 miles

Rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,526 miles

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

front tyres 2-3mm tread 195/55hr16 michelin

Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 7,434 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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HN55 MGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HN55 MGZ, 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 HN55 MGZ registered?

HN55 MGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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