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KL05 MTU

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,285 mi
Last recorded148,285 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 148,285 miles

Engine malfuncion warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 148,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine malfuncion warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs rusty and unevenly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,341 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 138,341 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 199,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 199,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 101,857 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 31 Aug 2011 101,857 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front fog light len broken

Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,887 miles

SRS warning light lit

both front tyres worn on inner edges,both rears wearing unevenly,cuts on several tyres.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,035 miles

brake pads low

front discs just within wear limits.

wear in front lower arm bushes.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 65,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,167 miles

slight wear in front lower arm bushes

unable to test rack gators

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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KL05 MTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KL05 MTU, 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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KL05 MTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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