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HS55 FHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,746 mi
Last recorded53,746 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 FHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,746 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,759 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,429 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,619 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,509 miles

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

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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HS55 FHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HS55 FHZ, 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 HS55 FHZ registered?

HS55 FHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is HS55 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS55 FHZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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