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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration OV05DBY
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expires 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 43,228 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- noise and slight play at steering wheel
12 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 42,305 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear SEAT BELT COVER DAMAGED
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- NOISE AND SLIGHT PLAY ON STEERING WHEEL UNDER STEERING COVERS NEEDS FULL CHECK
12 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 42,305 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- NOISE AND SLIGHT PLAY ON STEERING WHEEL UNDER STEERING COVERS NEEDS FULL CHECK
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear SEAT BELT COVER DAMAGED
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 41,925 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear SEAT BELT COVER DAMAGED
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ALSO NOISE SUGGEST CHECK UNDER STEERING WHEEL COVERS 1ST (2.3 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 41,298 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- very slight play detected at steering wheel
20 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 40,512 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Very slight play detected at steering wheel
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 39,833 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2021 27 Jun 202617 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 39,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 37,421 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 35,742 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2019 27 Jun 202628 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,683 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018 27 Jun 20265 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,788 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017 27 Jun 20262 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,949 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 27 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,842 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015 27 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,560 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 22,560 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,299 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2013 27 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,356 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012 27 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 18,356 MI
27 Jun 202615 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,421 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 16,421 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,387 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 27 Jun 20261 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,660 MI
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OV05DBY was registered on 2005-05-06
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