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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration OV55MVW
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1699cc
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- Expires 12 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 111,156 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 109,197 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,141 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2025 4 Jul 20264 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,483 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2024 4 Jul 202612 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,727 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2023 4 Jul 20266 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
13 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,829 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2022 4 Jul 20269 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,036 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,059 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres slight wear inner edges
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,999 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019 4 Jul 202618 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,096 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018 4 Jul 202618 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,525 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,053 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016 4 Jul 20268 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,802 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015 4 Jul 202619 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,993 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,235 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013 4 Jul 20264 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,478 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012 4 Jul 202630 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,133 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,123 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2010 4 Jul 20268 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,978 MI
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OV55MVW was registered on 2005-10-20
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