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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration FP05FFA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1992cc
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- Expired 07 Jan 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 194,131 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake only just meets minimum requirements
5 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 194,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake only just meets minimum requirements
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 178,311 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2019 6 Jun 202624 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 178,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked both sides (8.3.1a)
- Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,246 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- both front tyres close to limit
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,167 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017 6 Jun 202631 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 131,664 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016 6 Jun 202628 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 131,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,247 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,844 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,171 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
31 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,689 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,052 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2010 6 Jun 202629 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 22,052 MI
6 Jun 20263 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,997 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2010 6 Jun 202610 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,059 MI
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FP05FFA was registered on 2005-04-22
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