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KV55 VNB

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,264 mi
Last recorded108,264 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 VNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 108,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 108,264 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 100,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 100,132 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,503 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 79,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,606 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 71,606 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,339 miles

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

front brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear number plate faded up.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,038 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,038 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,961 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,295 miles

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

vehicle presenter be aware that the offside and nearside rear tyres are begining to show signs of cracking at the outer edges

vehicle presenter be aware the offside and nearside rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,440 miles

rear number plate has water ingress will need changing near future

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,513 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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KV55 VNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KV55 VNB, 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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KV55 VNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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